Sullivan
From an Irish surname meaning "dark eye", derived from the Gaelic elements for "eye" and "dark" or "black".
Meaning and origin
Sullivan is the Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Súileabháin, built on the given name Súileabhán.
How to pronounce Sullivan
| English (US) | SUL-uh-vun /ˈsʌlɪvən/ |
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