Deaglán
Irish Gaelic form of Declan, carrying the sense of goodness, devotion, and prayerful character.
Deaglán represents the original Old Irish spelling from which the modern English form Declan developed. The name was used in early medieval Ireland and is associated with Saint Declan of Ardmore, one of the first Christian missionaries on the island. In modern times, Deaglán remains mostly used within Irish-language contexts while Declan became the international form.
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Is Deaglán a boy or girl name?
Deaglán is typically a boy’s name.
What does Deaglán mean?
Irish Gaelic form of Declan, carrying the sense of goodness, devotion, and prayerful character.
Where does Deaglán come from?
Deaglán is commonly associated with Irish.
What are the forms of Deaglán?
Common forms and spellings include: Declan, Decklan, Deklan.
Where is Deaglán used?
Deaglán is used in naming traditions such as Irish.
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