Cianán
/ˈciːən̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/noun
An Irish masculine given name, traditionally understood as a diminutive of Cian, meaning ancient or enduring.
Did you know?Cianán is associated with Saint Cianán of Duleek, a sixth-century Irish bishop whose name helped preserve the word through Christian-era Ireland.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sen-
“Old or aged; the reconstructed root behind words connected with age and seniority.”
Proto-Celtic
Proto-Celtic
*kēnos
“Ancient or old; the Celtic development associated with Irish Cian.”
Old Irish
Old Irish
cían
“Long-lasting, enduring, or ancient.”
Medieval Irish
Middle Irish
Cianán
“A diminutive form of Cian, literally suggesting a little or younger ancient one.”
6th Century
Irish
Cianán
“A personal name borne by Saint Cianán of Duleek.”
Modern Irish
Irish
Cianán
“A traditional Irish masculine given name.”
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