Meaning of the Irish name Iollan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Iollan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name.
MEANING: “”one who worships a different god.”” Iollan was the son of the High King Fergus Mac Roth and a champion at the court of King Conchobhar Mac Nessa. When Deirdre and Naoisi eloped to Scotland Iollan went with his father to persuade them to return to Ireland, believing that Conchobhar really had forgiven them. When he returned with them and discovered that all Conchobhar really wanted was revenge he died defending them.
GENDER: Boy | Male
IRISH NAME: Iollan
PRONUNCIATION: “”ul + an””
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