Gilsenan
“son of the servant of St Senan”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Gilsenan an Irish name?
Gilsenan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Giolla Seanáin.
What does the surname Gilsenan mean?
Gilsenan (Irish: Mac Giolla Seanáin) means “son of the servant of St Senan”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Gilsenan from?
The historic homeland of the Gilsenan name is Meath, Cavan, Tyrone. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Gilsenan?
Mac Giolla Seanáin. Related spellings: Gilshenan, Gilshenon, Gelshinan, MacGilsenan.
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