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Egan

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Name — A surname of Irish origin.

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Etymology

Anglicized from Irish Ó hAodhagáin, "descendant of Aodhagán," itself built from the old Irish name element áed, meaning "fire."

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What does “Egan” mean?

The word “Egan” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, an Irish surname, also occasionally used as a first name.

How do you pronounce “Egan”?

“Egan” is pronounced EE-guhn (/ˈiːɡən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Egan” in a sentence?

Here is “Egan” used in a sentence: “The Egan family runs the local pub.”

What part of speech is “Egan”?

“Egan” is a name.

Where does the word “Egan” come from?

The word “Egan” comes from Old Irish. Anglicized from Irish Ó hAodhagáin, "descendant of Aodhagán," itself built from the old Irish name element áed, meaning "fire.".

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