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Whalen

WAY-luhn

Whalen (name) means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of "Ó Faoláin", meaning "descendant of the little wolf". Example: “Whalen is a common surname of Irish descent.”

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An Irish surname, an Anglicized form of "Ó Faoláin", meaning "descendant of the little wolf".
"Whalen is a common surname of Irish descent."

Word forms

Whalens plural

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Etymology

Variant of Whelan.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Whalen” mean?

The word “Whalen” means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of "Ó Faoláin", meaning "descendant of the little wolf".

How do you pronounce “Whalen”?

“Whalen” is pronounced WAY-luhn (/ˈweɪ.lən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Whalen” in a sentence?

Here is “Whalen” used in a sentence: “Whalen is a common surname of Irish descent.”

What part of speech is “Whalen”?

“Whalen” is a name.

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