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Callahan

KA-luh-han
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Callahan (name) means an Irish surname and male given name. Example: “Callahan was the sheriff of the small town.”

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An Irish surname and male given name.
"Callahan was the sheriff of the small town."
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Etymology

From Irish Ó Ceallacháin; a doublet of Kelly and Kellogg.

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Callahan” mean?
The word “Callahan” means an Irish surname and male given name.
How do you pronounce “Callahan”?
“Callahan” is pronounced KA-luh-han (/ˈkæləhæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Callahan” in a sentence?
Here is “Callahan” used in a sentence: “Callahan was the sheriff of the small town.”
What part of speech is “Callahan”?
“Callahan” is a name.
Where does the word “Callahan” come from?
The word “Callahan” comes from Irish. From Irish Ó Ceallacháin; a doublet of Kelly and Kellogg.
Is “Callahan” a common word?
“Callahan” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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