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Origin:	Gaelic
Meaning:	Descendent of Riagán


Origin:	English
Meaning:	Descendent of Riagán


Pronunciation:	(RAY gun); (REE gan) [Guide]

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Irish Names, Surnames Names, Celtic Names, American Names, President Names

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English speaking countries

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Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ríagáin ("descendent of Riagán").
The meaning is uncertain. It is likely to be related to rí and thus means "like a king", or it may come from ríogach and mean "impulsive".

Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States.