Gillen - Last Names

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Gillen

/ˈɡɪlən/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Descendant of the servant of St. John

Represents devotion, lineage, and spiritual service through its association with St. John, symbolizing faith and ancestral pride.

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, religious devotion, and familial continuity; often linked to Irish identity and resilience.

Etymology: Derived from the Gaelic 'Giolla Eoin,' meaning 'servant or devotee of St. John (Eoin),' combined with the patronymic prefix 'Ó' (descendant of) or 'Mac' (son of), later anglicized as Gillen.

Style & Origin

Cultural Background

Of Irish and Gaelic origin, Gillen is an anglicized form of 'Ó Giolláin' or 'Mac Giolla Eoin,' histo

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