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Cianan

OriginIrish, diminutive of Cian
Meaning"ancient"

About Cianan

This original spelling may present its challenges outside of Ireland, but it certainly has a more poetic look to it. Those daunted by the pronunciation obstacles may wish to consider Keenan.

Pronounced KEE-nahn.

As of October 2026, Cianan ranked #10065 in US births in 2009 SSA, peaked at #8890 in 1999.

Editor's take: The name Cianan is a boy's name of Irish, Irish Gaelic origin.

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  • Saint Cianán

    5th century bishop of Duleek in Ireland

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