name

Sheehan

Sheehan (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Dr. Sheehan has run the local clinic for over twenty years.”

name

A surname of Irish origin.

"Dr. Sheehan has run the local clinic for over twenty years."

How to use Sheehan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common Irish family name.

Sheehans plural

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Dr. _____ has run the local clinic for over twenty years.

An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Síodhacháin, ultimately from a personal name meaning "peaceful."

Origin: Irish

Meehan

What does “Sheehan” mean?

The word “Sheehan” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, a common Irish family name.

How do you use “Sheehan” in a sentence?

Here is “Sheehan” used in a sentence: “Dr. Sheehan has run the local clinic for over twenty years.”

What part of speech is “Sheehan”?

“Sheehan” is a name.

Where does the word “Sheehan” come from?

The word “Sheehan” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Síodhacháin, ultimately from a personal name meaning "peaceful.".

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