Meaning of the Irish name Eamon. Listen and learn how to pronounce Eamon so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name.
MEANING: Is the Irish form of Old English ead “”rich”” + mund “”guardian””, and implies “”guardian of the riches.”” In more recent times the name has been given to honor Eamon De Valera who was President of Ireland for 14 years, the maximum allowed, from 1959 to 1973.
GENDER: Boy | Male
IRISH NAME: Eamon Eamonn
PRONUNCIATION: “”aim + an””
ENGLISH: Edmond, Edmund
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