Ciarán
Ciarán is the Irish form of the masculine given name Kieran.
Ciarán is used as a masculine given name.
Did you know?
- St Ciarán of Saighir is traditionally regarded as one of the earliest saints of Ireland, predating St Patrick in some local legends.
- The name Ciarán was originally used as a byname, meaning it started as a nickname based on appearance before becoming a formal given name.
- In Irish naming customs, Ciarán belongs to a group of 'color names' alongside Ruadhán for red and Fionn for fair.
Examples in context
- Dia duit, a Kieran! Conas atá tú?Hello, Kieran! How are you?
- Seo é mo chara, Kieran.This is my friend, Kieran.
- Cá bhfuil Kieran inniu?Where is Kieran today?
Example conversation
Conor and Saoirse are looking for their friend at a party.
- ConorAn bhfaca tú Ciarán?Did you see Ciarán?
- SaoirseNí fhaca mé é go hárs.I didn't see him earlier.
- ConorTá Ciarán sa chistin, creidim.Ciarán is in the kitchen, I think.
- SaoirseTéimse chun é a lorg.I'll go look for him.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ciarán, CC BY-SA 4.0.
