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Quinlan (name) means a surname of Irish origin; also a city in Texas. Example: “Quinlan is a fairly common Irish surname.”

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A surname of Irish origin; also a city in Texas.
"Quinlan is a fairly common Irish surname."
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Etymology

From Irish Ó Caoinleáin, from caoin ("delicate, refined") + dealbh ("shape").

Origin: Irish

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What does “Quinlan” mean?
The word “Quinlan” means a surname of Irish origin; also a city in Texas.
How do you use “Quinlan” in a sentence?
Here is “Quinlan” used in a sentence: “Quinlan is a fairly common Irish surname.”
What part of speech is “Quinlan”?
“Quinlan” is a name.
Where does the word “Quinlan” come from?
The word “Quinlan” comes from Irish. From Irish Ó Caoinleáin, from caoin ("delicate, refined") + dealbh ("shape").

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