Whelan

Whelan Meaning & Origin

About Whelan
The name "Whelan" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Faoláin," meaning "descendant of Faolán." The name Faolán is derived from the Irish word "faol," which means "wolf." Therefore, the name Whelan is often associated with the characteristics of a wolf, such as strength, loyalty, and cunning. It is a surname that has deep roots in Irish history and is still commonly found among Irish communities today.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Whelan are male.

Whelan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 150% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whelan in Braille

Here's how to represent Whelan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Whelan in braille

How to Spell the Name Whelan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Whelan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Whelan in sign language

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