masculine Glen

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Origin:
scottish (gaelic)
Name Root:
*glendos > gleann
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Irish and Scottish (Gaelic) “Gleann,” meaning “(from the) valley” the name also refers to “Glynn,” a small village and civil parish in the Larne Borough Council area of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Besides, “Glen” is a Scottish habitational surname for someone who lives in a valley. In Sweden, Glenn is a popular first name in the western parts of the country, but especially Gothenburg, originally due to a large and influential population of emigrated Scotsmen, especially in the city’s early centuries.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #1438


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Numerological Values: #2

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Chakra Number: #2
Sacral Chakra "Swadhisthana"

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Color meaning: Orange

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Notable People and Personalities

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Glen Campbell (born 1936) American Country Music Singer, Guitarist, Television Host
Glen Cook (born 1944) American Science Fiction And Fantasy Author
Glen Davis (born 1986), American Professional Basketball Player
Glen Hansard (born 1970) Irish Songwriter, Actor, Vocalist And Guitarist
Glen Walshaw (born 1976) Retired Zimbabwean Freestyle Swimmer