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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Énán

Pronounced: AY-nawn

Meaning: Little bird

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About the name

Origin
Irish
Variants
Enán
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

Borne by Saint Énán of Drumrahan, a minor early Irish saint.

The story behind Énán

A diminutive form found in early Irish hagiographies.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; minor saint name.

Did you know?

Several Irish saints bore this name; Énán of Rosmanagher is the most famous.

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