Cian

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
"ancient", "enduring".
Pronunciation
KYEEN(Irish)
kee-in
Popularity
Cian is a popular name in Ireland, but is also used throughout the world. It does not rank in the top 1000 names for boys in the United States, but is a popular name in the UK and Australia.

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Cian Name meanings & History

"ancient", "enduring". Means "ancient, enduring" in Irish. In Irish mythology this was the name of the father of Lugh Lámfada. It was also borne by the mythical ancestor of the Ciannachta and by a son-in-law of Brian Boru. Cian is primarily used as a boy's name.

Zodiac Sign of Cian: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cian:

C: Candid,Cute,Chatty,Curious,Copycat,Clever,Choice

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

A: Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Angry

N: Nutrition,Nervous,Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Neat,Nagging

Cian is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Cian include Irish hurler Cian Lynch, and Welsh rugby player Cian Tracey.

2.) CIAN (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Old Irish name derived from cian (ancient, in the past). The name was borne by the son of Olioll Olun, a king of Munster, and by the son-in-law of King Brian Boru. Kean and Kian are Anglicized spellings. (KEEN)


3.) Cian (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) ancient.

Other Forms: Ciann, Cien


4.) Cian (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Ancient

Other Forms: Kean, Kian


5.) Cian (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) ancient.

Other Forms: Céin, Cianán, Cyan, Kian


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