Lenihan
“descendant of Léanachán, 'mantled, cloaked'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Lenihan an Irish name?
Lenihan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Léanacháin.
What does the surname Lenihan mean?
Lenihan (Irish: Ó Léanacháin) means “descendant of Léanachán, 'mantled, cloaked'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Lenihan from?
The historic homeland of the Lenihan name is Roscommon. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Lenihan?
Ó Léanacháin. Related spellings: Lenehan, Lenaghan.
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