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Patrick O'Sullivan

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Given Name
Patrick
Surname
O'Sullivan

The Name Patrick

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Of noble birth.
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The O'Sullivan Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Descendant of Súilleabháin, derived from the Gaelic 'súil' (eye) and 'dubh' (dark), meaning 'dark-eyed.'
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