English Explanatory Dictionary

Rian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name
  2. Alternative spelling of Ryan

Pronunciation

/ˈraɪən/ /ˈriː.ən/

Word forms

Rian Rían

Etymology

A re-Gaelicisation of the given name Ryan, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Riaghain /Ó Riain (literally “descendant of Riaghan /Rian”). Thus, reviving the original Irish given name Riaghan /Rian.

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