Ciarnan
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ciarnan
Ciarnan is an Irish given name derived from the Old Irish root "ciar," meaning "dark" or "black," with the diminutive suffix "-án," literally translating to "little dark one." The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-diaspora communities, with historical significance tied to Irish Christian saints, most notably Saint Ciarnan of Clonmacnoise, an early medieval monk and founder of the monastic settlement.
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Etymology
Ciarnan is an Irish given name derived from the Old Irish root "ciar," meaning "dark" or "black," with the diminutive suffix "-án," literally translating to "little dark one." The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-diaspora communities, with historical significance tied to Irish Christian saints, most notably Saint Ciarnan of Clonmacnoise, an early medieval monk and founder of the monastic settlement.
Ciarnan currently ranks #342 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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