The name Senán is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "little old one".

A Top 100 choice in Ireland and Northern Ireland, Senán was the name of a famed 6th-century monk and saint, known for founding a monastery on Inis Cathaigh and, according to legend, for banishing a monster in order to do so. Combining the Old Irish <em>sen</em> meaning "old" with the diminutive suffix -an, the name meanings "little old one", giving it a wise yet rugged feel.
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Also appearing as Senan, and Seanan, the name may also be considered an elaboration of Sean (the Irish form of John), however, it it shouldn't be confused with Sennen, a Cornish place name that may or may not relate to St. Senán, but is said without the SH- sound. 




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