Ciarán

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Ciarán means "little dark one" or "little black one" in Irish. It is a popular name in Ireland, and is traditionally associated with Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, an important figure in Irish history.
Pronunciation
KYEE-ran(Irish)
The name is typically pronounced as "KEER-awn" or "KEER-an" in English.
Popularity
Ciarán is a popular name in Ireland, but is not as well known in other parts of the world. It does not have a ranking in the top 1000 names in the United States.

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Ciarán Name meanings & History

Ciarán means "little dark one" or "little black one" in Irish. It is a popular name in Ireland, and is traditionally associated with Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, an important figure in Irish history. Diminutive of Ciar. This was the name of two 6th-century Irish saints: Ciarán the Elder, the founder of the monastery at Saighir, and Ciarán the Younger, the founder of the monastery at Clonmacnoise. Ciarán is used primarily in Ireland, but is also used in other English-speaking countries. It can also be found in some non-English speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Ciarán: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Ciarán:

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

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

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

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

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

Ciarán is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Ciarán include Irish actors Ciarán Hinds and Ciarán McMenamin, and Irish footballer Ciarán Clark.

2.) CIARÁN (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Popular name which is a diminutive form of ciar (black): hence, “little black-haired one.” Kearn, Kern, Kerne, and Kieran are Anglicized forms of Ciarán. (KEER-AHN)


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