Keghen as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Keghen

What is the meaning of the name Keghen ?

The baby name Keghen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-gən (ˈkiːɡən),KEG-en (ˈkɛɡən).

Keghen is Gaelic in Origin.

Keghen is a modern, creative spelling of Keegan, an Anglicized Irish surname derived from Mac Aodhagáin, “descendant of Aodhagán.” Aodhagán is a diminutive of Aodh, the Gaelic god-name meaning “fire,” so the name carries the sense “little fire” or “descendant of the little fiery one.” As a hereditary surname, Mac Aodhagáin was borne by notable Brehon-law jurists and poets in medieval Leinster and Offaly, and later spread through Irish diaspora records. As a given name, Keegan and its variants rose in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century.

Keghen keeps the pronunciation commonly heard for Keegan (“KEE-gen”), though families may prefer “KEG-en.” Close variants and related forms include Keegan, Keagen, Keagan, Keegen, Kegan, Keighan, Keighen, and the simpler Egan; the Gaelic source is Aodhagán. While sometimes confused with the Hebrew surname Kohen/Cohen, Keghen is etymologically Irish and unrelated.

⚙ Keghen is extremely rare. There are only 7 recorded uses on record, spread over 2 countries.