Keenan
“descendant of Cianán, a diminutive of Cian, 'ancient'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Keenan an Irish name?
Keenan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Cianáin.
What does the surname Keenan mean?
Keenan (Irish: Ó Cianáin) means “descendant of Cianán, a diminutive of Cian, 'ancient'”. Origin: Gaelic learned family.
Where in Ireland is the surname Keenan from?
The historic homeland of the Keenan name is Fermanagh. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Keenan?
Ó Cianáin. Related spellings: O'Keenan, Keenon.
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