About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Mellan
- Variants
- Mellán
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Borne by Saint Meallán of Inis Caoin, an early Irish saint commemorated in the martyrologies.
The story behind Meallán
Several minor Irish saints bore this name; revived as a modern given name.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; saint and personal name.
Did you know?
From the Irish word for thunderbolt or pleasant.
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