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Comán

Pronounced: KO-mawn

Meaning: Little bent one; little crooked one

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Coman
Stronghold region
Connacht

Overview

Borne by Saint Comán of Roscommon, after whose church (Ros Comáin, 'Comán's wood') the county is named.

The story behind Comán

Saint Comán founded the monastery at what became Roscommon, and his bachall and other relics were preserved by the O'Conor Don as kings of Connacht.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; 8th-century Irish saint.

Did you know?

Saint Comán of Roscommon gave his name to the town and county of Roscommon (Ros Comáin, 'Comán's wood').

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