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Keegan
KEE-guhn
Keegan (name) means an Irish surname, also used as a unisex given name. Example: “Kevin Keegan managed several top English football clubs.”
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An Irish surname, also used as a unisex given name.
"Kevin Keegan managed several top English football clubs."
How to use Keegan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish surname and modern first name, meaning "son of Aidan."
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Etymology
From the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin, meaning "son of Aidan."
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What does “Keegan” mean?
The word “Keegan” means an Irish surname, also used as a unisex given name. In plain terms, an Irish surname and modern first name, meaning "son of Aidan.".
How do you pronounce “Keegan”?
“Keegan” is pronounced KEE-guhn (/ˈkiɡən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Keegan” in a sentence?
Here is “Keegan” used in a sentence: “Kevin Keegan managed several top English football clubs.”
What part of speech is “Keegan”?
“Keegan” is a name.
Where does the word “Keegan” come from?
The word “Keegan” comes from Irish. From the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin, meaning "son of Aidan.".
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