Deklan Name Meaning & Origin
Deklan
Pronunciation: n/a
Origin of the name Declan:
Anglicized form of the Irish Deaglán, which is of uncertain meaning. The name was borne by a 6th century saint who was baptized by St. Colman. Var: Deklan.
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It is a spelling variant of the name "Declan" which is the English version of the Irish name Deaglan. Deaglan originates from the Irish words dag "good" and lan "full" suggesting "full of goodness."
Another commonly accepting meaning of the name is "Man of prayer."
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