Ciarán
Ciarán is the Irish masculine given name for the English name Ciaran.
Ciarán is used as a masculine given name of Irish origin.
Did you know?
- The name Ciarán comes from the word ciar, meaning 'black' or 'dark'. The suffix -án is a diminutive, making the name mean 'little dark one'.
- In Irish tradition, there are multiple saints named Ciarán, including Ciarán of Saighir, who is often called the 'first saint of Ireland'.
- In the Irish language, the accent over the 'a' in Ciarán is called a síneadh fada, which literally means 'long stretch'.
Examples in context
- Dia duit! Cad is ainm duit?Hello! What's your name?
- An bhfuil Ciarán anseo?Is Ciarán here?
Example conversation
Cathal and Siobhán are talking about a friend.
- CathalAn bhfuil Ciarán ag teacht?Is Ciarán coming?
- SiobhánTá, tá sé ar treo.Yes, he is on his way.
- CathalGo hiontach, tá mé ag súil é a fheiceáil.Great, I am looking forward to seeing him.
- SiobhánBeidh Ciarán anseo go luath.Ciarán will be here soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ciarán, CC BY-SA 4.0.