Meehan
“descendant of Miadhachán, 'the honourable'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Meehan an Irish name?
Meehan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Miadhacháin.
What does the surname Meehan mean?
Meehan (Irish: Ó Miadhacháin) means “descendant of Miadhachán, 'the honourable'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Meehan from?
The historic homeland of the Meehan name is Leitrim, Fermanagh, Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Meehan?
Ó Miadhacháin. Related spellings: Meegan, O'Meehan.
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