Origin, Meaning, And History Of Cian
The name Cian has Gaelic roots and means ‘ancient,’ or ‘enduring one.’ Cian is a modern spelling of the earlier name, Cían that dates back to 200 A.D. Cíanis an important figure in Irish mythology, and is also known by his nickname Scal Balb. Cían is popularly known as the son of Dian Cecht, the God of medicine and healing of the Tuatha de Danann, an Irish supernatural race. He is also known as the father of Lugh Lamhfada.
Another important person to bear this name is Cian mac Máelmuaid, the son-in-law of the former Irish High King of Munster Brian Boru. He played a major role in the famous Battle of Clontarf.
Although the name is traditionally a male given name, in rare cases, it is also used for girls. The feminine form of the name is spelled Ciannait. The name Cianan is also closely related to it.
Cian was originally prevalent in Ireland, but slowly it started to spread to other countries around the world. The name has several spell variants, including Ciann, Kian, Keane, Kyan, Kane, or Kean. Kian and Kyan are English variants of the name.
不像大多数的爱尔兰名字很难支持nounce because of their fadas, Cian is a straightforward one and is easy on the tongue. It can be simply pronounced as ‘kee-an.’ Some possible nicknames for Cian are C, Cici, Kai, or Kee.
The usage of the name Cian is still sparse in the fictional or literary realm. But a few examples of the name are seen in the Power Rider D-Tamer, a Japanese-American animated series based on the Digimon franchise.Cian Duncanis a 14-year-old American who can transform into D-Tamer MagnaAnge with the power of his digimon MagnaAngemon. Cian is also the title of the second book in The Prodigy Series by author, KL Lawson andCian Rileyis one of the main characters in it.
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Famous People With The Name Cian
- Cian HealeyIrish rugby player who won over 100 caps for the Ireland national team
- Cian James HughtonFormer professional footballer who played for several clubs, including Lincoln City
- Cian MaciejewskiAustralian footballer, currently playing for Canberra United FC in the Australian W-League
- Cian MeliaIrish showjumper, who represented Ireland in the National Grand Prix league
- Cian O’CallaghanIrish Social Democrats politician, Ireland’s first openly gay mayor
- Cian O’ConnorIrish equestrian who competes in show jumping, and represented his country in three Olympic Games, four World Championships, and six European Championships, and has attained 133 senior caps
- Kian Robert LawleyAmerican YouTuber, influencer, and actor, who appeared in the film Before I Fall
Cian On The Popularity Chart
Cian is a name that was most prevalent in Ireland and has started spreading to other countries. The graphs below help you understand the name’s popularity and rank over time.
Popularity Over Time
The name’s popularity gained traction in the early 1990s, and 181 babies per million shared the name in 2007. The name then witnessed slight fluctuations in popularity in the following years.
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The rank of the name Cian dropped towards the latter half of the 20th century, but gradually started climbing at the beginning of the 21st century. It stood at 18,809 in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sounds As Cian
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Popular Sibling Names For Cian
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Boy Sibling Names For Cian
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Girl Sibling Names For Cian
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Other Popular Names Beginning With C
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Names With Similar Meanings As Cian
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Cian?
The name Cian means ‘the name of the mythical ancestor of the Cianachta of the Irish legend.’
2. What is the origin of the name Cian?
Cian has an Irish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Cian?
Cian is pronounced as kee-an.
4. What are some famous literary works or songs that mention the name Cian?
The name Cian has not been popular for a long time, but it has slowly been rising in popularity with a host of new literary characters who have been named as such. These include Cian, a character in Nora Roberts’s book Dance of the Gods, the titular character of Charley Brindley’s book Cian, and Cian Tuatha Dé, a character in the Japanese light novel The World’s Finest Assassin. Cian is also the name of an Irish folk band.
5. What are some positive traits or characteristics commonly associated with individuals named Cian?
The name Cian radiates power and strength. People named Cian are known for their humanitarian nature, generosity, and humility. They are naturally creative and intuitive, and they tend to be quite emotional. Their creativity leads to their originality and resourcefulness, and as a result, they tend to be calm, tactful, and level-headed problem-solvers. However, these are predefined traits as per numerology and may differ from one person to another.
