"Declan" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈdɛklən/
Etymology: From Old Irish Declán, whence the modern Irish equivalent Deaglán. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sga|Declán}} Old Irish Declán, {{cog|ga|-}} Irish Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Declan
  1. A male given name from Old Irish, borne notably by Declán of Ardmore Wikipedia link: Declan (given name) Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names Translations (male given name): Deaglán [masculine] (Irish), Declanus [masculine] (Latin), Declán [masculine] (Old Irish)
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