Irish

Cian

Pronounced KEE-anShare

Meaning: Ancient; enduring

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Cian is an Irish name whose meaning concerns age and endurance. In Irish mythology it belongs to the father of Lugh, alongside other legendary and historical bearers.

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Cian comes from Irish.

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