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Cuán

Pronounced: KOO-awn

Meaning: Little hound

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Cuan
Stronghold region
Munster

Overview

Borne by several early Irish saints and ecclesiastics; revived in modern usage.

The story behind Cuán

Saint Cuán founded the monastery of Mothel in Waterford and was reckoned among the wonder-working saints of Munster; his feast is on 10 July.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; 7th-century Irish saint.

Did you know?

Saint Cuán of Mothel was a 7th-century saint and grand-nephew of Saint Munchin of Limerick.

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