Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈmʲa.lˠaːnˠ/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Old Irish Mellán, derived from mell meaning either "pleasant, delightful" or "lump, ball" combined with a diminutive suffix. This was the name of a few early saints.

Related Names

VariantMellan
Other Languages & CulturesMellán(Old Irish)

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Entry updated June 9, 2023