name
Uncommon
Dolan
DOH-luhn
Dolan (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “The Dolan family has run the local pub for three generations.”
name
1
A surname of Irish origin.
"The Dolan family has run the local pub for three generations."
noun
1
A member of an ethnic group from what is now the Xinjiang region of China.
"The researcher studied Dolan folk music traditions in the region."
How to use Dolan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly an Irish surname.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Dolans
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Etymology
From Irish Ó Duibhlin; a doublet of the surname Devlin.
Rhymes for Dolan
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What does “Dolan” mean?
The word “Dolan” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, most commonly an Irish surname.
How do you pronounce “Dolan”?
“Dolan” is pronounced DOH-luhn (/ˈdoʊlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dolan” in a sentence?
Here is “Dolan” used in a sentence: “The Dolan family has run the local pub for three generations.”
What part of speech is “Dolan”?
Depending on how it is used, “Dolan” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Dolan” come from?
The word “Dolan” comes from Irish. From Irish Ó Duibhlin; a doublet of the surname Devlin.
Is “Dolan” a common word?
“Dolan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Dolan” have?
“Dolan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of Irish origin.
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