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Kian
Meaning: ancient, enduring · Origin: Irish · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Irish Cian, 'ancient, enduring'; in legend Cian was the father of the hero Lugh.
Famous people named Kian
- Kian Egan (singer)
Nicknames
Ki
Variants & related names
Cian, Keane
Kian name art
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FAQ
What does the name Kian mean?
Kian means “ancient, enduring”. It comes from Irish.
Is Kian a popular name?
Kian is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Kian?
Ki.
What are other forms of Kian?
Cian, Keane.
Similar names
Finn · Oscar · Rory · Kieran · Desmond · Ronan
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.