Arlan

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AR-lan'AR-luhn'2 syllables
🇬🇧English
Loyal

MEANING

Pledge

ORIGIN

Old French

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old French word 'harland,' meaning 'pledge' or 'oath.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Historically used in English-speaking countries with a connotation of loyalty.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in medieval England as a name signifying a promise or covenant.

🇮🇪Irish
Strong

MEANING

Foreigner

ORIGIN

Irish Gaelic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'oiche,' meaning 'foreigner.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used to describe someone who is considered an outsider.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used in Ireland to describe settlers or newcomers.

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