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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Áedán
Irish
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Usage of the Name Áedán
Ancient Irish
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Meaning of the Name Áedán
The name Áedán is an ancient Irish form of Aodhán.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Áedán mac Gabráin (died c. 609), the king of Dál Riata from about 574 until his death (the kingdom Dál Riata was located in Scotland and Ireland);
Saint Áedán, also known as Máedóc of Ferns (died 632), an Irish bishop and saint who was famous for his austerity and judiciousness.
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Names Related to Áedán
Refer to the list of names related to Aidan.
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