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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Abban
- Variants
- Abbán
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Borne by Saint Abán of Magheranoidhe, a 6th-century Irish saint and reputed nephew of Saint Ibar, associated with Adamstown in County Wexford.
The story behind Abán
Saint Abán founded monasteries at Adamstown in Wexford and Killabban in Laois, where he was credited with miracles including turning a hostile chieftain's drink to blood.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; early Christian saint with legendary longevity.
Did you know?
Saint Abán was reputed by medieval hagiographers to have lived to 300 years of age.
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