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Phelan

FEE-luhn

Phelan (name) means an Irish surname meaning "descendant of the wolf". Example: “Phelan is a fairly common Irish surname.”

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An Irish surname meaning "descendant of the wolf".
"Phelan is a fairly common Irish surname."

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Etymology

An Anglicized form of Irish Ó Faoláin, from faol ("wolf").

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Phelan” mean?

The word “Phelan” means an Irish surname meaning "descendant of the wolf".

How do you pronounce “Phelan”?

“Phelan” is pronounced FEE-luhn (/ˈfiːlən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Phelan” in a sentence?

Here is “Phelan” used in a sentence: “Phelan is a fairly common Irish surname.”

What part of speech is “Phelan”?

“Phelan” is a name.

Where does the word “Phelan” come from?

The word “Phelan” comes from Irish. An Anglicized form of Irish Ó Faoláin, from faol ("wolf").

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