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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Ultán

Pronounced: UL-tawn

Meaning: Of Ulster, Ulsterman

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Ultan
Variants
Ultan
Stronghold region
Leinster

Overview

Borne by Saint Ultán of Ardbraccan, 7th-century bishop and hagiographer who collected the writings of Saint Brigid; one of nineteen Irish saints called Ultán.

The story behind Ultán

Saint Ultán mac hÚi Conchobair compiled an early life of Saint Bríd and was famed for feeding orphans during the plague of the 660s.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; 7th-century saint.

Did you know?

Saint Ultán of Ardbraccan reputedly fed every orphan in Ireland during a great plague.

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