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View Name: Aodhán


AODHÁN
GENDER: Masculine
USAGE: Irish, Scottish, Irish Mythology
Meaning & History
From the old Irish name Áedán, a diminutive of Áed (see AODH). This was the name of an Irish monk and saint of the 7th century. It was also borne by several characters in Irish mythology.
Related Names
VARIANTS: Aidan, Edan (Irish), Aidan, Edan (Scottish), Áedán (Irish Mythology)
DIMINUTIVES: Aodhagán (Irish), Aodhagán, Iagan (Scottish)
OTHER LANGUAGES: Áedán (Ancient Irish), Aden, Aidan, Aiden, Aydan, Ayden (English)
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