Iain

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Iain means "God is gracious" or "gift of God".
Pronunciation
EE-an
The name Iain is pronounced "EE-an" or "YAHN".
Popularity
According to data from 2020, Iain is not a popular name in the United States, but it is more commonly used in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Iain Name meanings & History

Iain is of Scottish origin and is a variation of the name John. The name Iain means "God is gracious" or "gift of God". Scottish Gaelic form of Iohannes (see John). The name Iain is typically used for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Iain: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Iain:

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

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

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

Iain is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Iain include Iain Glen (Scottish actor), Iain Banks (Scottish author), and Iain Duncan Smith (British politician).

2.) Iain (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) a form of Ian.


3.) IAIN (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Scottish Gaelic form of Ian, which is a Scottish form of John (God is gracious). See JOHN. (EE-AN)


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