Cian

Cian Meaning & Origin

About Cian
The name "Cian" is of Irish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic word "cian" which means "ancient" or "enduring." In Irish mythology, Cian was the name of a legendary figure associated with strength and wisdom. Additionally, "Cian" can also be a variant of the Welsh name "Cianan" which means "little ancient one." Overall, the name "Cian" carries connotations of age, wisdom, and resilience.

🌍 Origin
✨ Name Variations
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cian are male.

Cian Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/Κƒin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SN', 'XN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cian in Braille

Here's how to represent Cian in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cian in braille

How to Spell the Name Cian in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cian in sign language

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