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Sheehan
Sheehan (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Dr. Sheehan has run the local clinic for over twenty years.”
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A surname of Irish origin.
"Dr. Sheehan has run the local clinic for over twenty years."
How to use Sheehan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Irish family name.
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Etymology
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Síodhacháin, ultimately from a personal name meaning "peaceful."
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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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