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Callahan

From an Irish surname meaning "warrior" or "bright-headed", derived from Ó Ceallacháin, from the given name Cellachán.

Meaning and origin

Callahan is an English given name taken from the Irish surname Ó Ceallacháin, which derives from an early Irish personal name.

How to pronounce Callahan

English (US)KAL-uh-han /ˈkæləhæn/

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