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Egan
EE-guhn
Egan (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “The Egan family runs the local pub.”
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A surname of Irish origin.
"The Egan family runs the local pub."
How to use Egan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish surname, also occasionally used as a first name.
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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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