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Eoghan

A male given name of Irish origin, the meaning of Eoghan is ‘born of the new tree’. According to ancient Irish mythology, Eoghan was one of the two sons of Niall and one of the Nine Hostages. He was an Irish king who founded the kingdom of Ailech, modern County Tyrone, in the 5th century. In Greek, the name means ‘well-born’, while in Gaelic it means ‘young fighter’. According to the Scottish culture, Eoghan as a name means ‘young’ and ‘youth’. ‘God’s gift’ and 'God is gracious' is its other meaning. Eoghan mac Durthacht is the king of Fernmag in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

born of the yew tree

Origin

Irish Gaelic

Numerology

E is for eternal, your spirit will live.

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

G is for giggle, a laugh never hurts!

H is for hug, give one today!

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

Lucky

Eoghan lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

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