Deaglán

"Full of goodness; man of prayer"

♂ Male · Irish, Gaelic
saintly Irish Gaelic pre-Patrician traditional

📖 About Deaglán

Deaglán is the original Irish Gaelic form of Declan, meaning "full of goodness." It honors Saint Deaglán of Ardmore, a pre-Patrician missionary, and represents a conscious preservation of Gaelic linguistic heritage.

📍 Details

  • OriginIrish, Gaelic
  • Gender♂ Male
  • MeaningFull of goodness; man of prayer

🔀 Variants & Related Names

Declan

⭐ Famous People

  • Saint Deaglán of Ardmore — One of the earliest Irish saints and pre-Patrician missionaries, founder of the monastery at Ardmore in County Waterford, celebrated on July 24th
  • Deaglán de Bréadún — Irish journalist and author who served as political correspondent for The Irish Times and wrote extensively on Northern Irish politics and the peace process
  • Deaglán Ó Briain — Irish television presenter and comedian known for hosting The Panel and other popular Irish TV shows, using the Irish form of his name