Kirran
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kirran
Kirran is a modern variation of the name Kieran, derived from the Irish name Ciarán, which comes from the Gaelic word "ciar" meaning "dark" or "black," typically referring to dark-haired individuals.
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Etymology
Kirran is a modern variation of the name Kieran, derived from the Irish name Ciarán, which comes from the Gaelic word "ciar" meaning "dark" or "black," typically referring to dark-haired individuals.
The name is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, with particular prevalence in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities; Saint Ciarán of Saighir was an early Irish Christian saint, lending the name religious significance in Christian tradition.
Kirran currently ranks #2,701 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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