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Callan

From an Irish surname meaning "bright" or "powerful", derived from Ó Cathaláin, from the given name Cathalán.

Meaning and origin

Callan is an English given name derived from the Irish surname Ó Cathaláin.

How to pronounce Callan

English (US)KAL-un /ˈkælan/

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