About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Marcan
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Borne by Marcán mac Cennétig, brother of Brian Boru and abbot of several Munster monasteries.
The story behind Marcán
From marc (horse) with the diminutive ending; common as both a saint and personal name in early Ireland.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; saint name.
Did you know?
Saint Marcán was an early disciple of Saint Patrick.
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