Irish · Boy name
Cian
“ancient, enduring”
About the name Cian
Cian comes from the Old Irish word cian, meaning ancient or enduring. In Irish mythology Cian is a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann and the father of the hero god Lugh, whose mother Ethniu was the daughter of Balor, king of the Fomorians. Another Cian, a son of the legendary king Ailill Aulom, was claimed as ancestor of several Munster families, including the O’Carrolls and O’Haras. Cian was also the name of a son-in-law of Brian Boru who fought at the Battle of Clontarf. The anglicised spelling Kian reflects the Irish pronunciation, KEE-an, and the surname Keane derives from the same root.
- Meaning
- ancient, enduring
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KEE-an(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Kian
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Middle names for Cian
- Cian James
- Cian Patrick
- Cian Michael
- Cian Thomas
- Cian Joseph
Questions about Cian
- What does Cian mean?
- Cian is an Irish name meaning "ancient, enduring".
- How do you pronounce Cian?
- Cian is pronounced KEE-an, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Cian?
- Variants of Cian include Kian.
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