Ó Comáin

English

Pronunciation

  • /oʊ kəˈmɑːn/

Etymology

It means "descendant of Comán", where Comán was a personal name in early Irish.

Proper noun

Ó Comáin

  1. A surname of Irish origin.
  2. The name is used by people from Ireland, especially those with family roots in County Clare and Connacht.
  3. A traditional Irish clan name (clann), sometimes anglicised as Commane, Comane, or Cooman.

Usage notes

  • In Gaelic tradition, names starting with Ó (meaning "grandson" or "descendant") are passed down through generations.
  • Modern bearers of the name may use different spellings or forms depending on language and region.
  • Mac Comáin – a related surname meaning "son of Comán"
  • Commane – an anglicised form
  • Clan Ó Comáin – the family or kin group with this name
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