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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Cronan
- Variants
- Cronan
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
Borne by Saint Crónán of Roscrea, 7th-century founder and abbot, and other Irish saints.
The story behind Crónán
Saint Crónán founded the monastery of Roscrea in the 7th century; his life is preserved in the Book of Lismore, and the famous Book of Dimma was produced at his foundation.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; multiple saints of this name.
Did you know?
Saint Crónán of Roscrea founded one of medieval Munster's most important monasteries.
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