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Kalahan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAL-uh-han /ˈkæl.ə.hæn/Medium

Meaning: Kalahan is a modern respelling of the Irish surname Callahan, from O Ceallachain, 'descendant of Ceallachan' — a personal name sometimes linked to a root meaning 'bright-headed' or 'strife', though that reading is debated.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname-name with a friendly bounce: 'descendant of Ceallachan' (said 'KAL-uh-han'). Kalahan is a modern respelling.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningKalahan is a modern respelling of the Irish surname Callahan, from O Ceallachain, 'descendant of Ceallachan' — a personal name sometimes linked to a root meaning 'bright-headed' or 'strife', though that reading is debated.
U.S. rank (2024)#13190 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Kalahan respells Callahan, an anglicization of the Irish O Ceallachain, 'descendant of Ceallachan'. The Ceallachan family were kings of Munster in the tenth century, and the surname spread widely with the Irish diaspora. Its move to a first name is modern, and so is this spelling (said 'KAL-uh-han').

This spelling appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., well behind Callahan. Rare, Irish, and lively.

Did you know? Callahan comes from the Irish O Ceallachain, a family name tied to the old personal name Ceallachan — Kalahan keeps that lineage in a fresher spelling (said 'KAL-uh-han').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Kalahan — Callahan respelling; Irish O Ceallachain, 'descendant of Ceallachan'

Variations

CallahanCalahanKallahan

Nicknames

CalHan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalahan mean?

Kalahan respells Callahan, an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Ceallachan'.

How do you pronounce Kalahan?

It's said KAL-uh-han /ˈkæl.ə.hæn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kalahan a boy or girl name?

Kalahan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kalahan?

Kalahan is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Callahan is more common.

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