noun
Uncommon
Aidan
AY-duhn
Aidan (noun) means a male given name of Irish origin, also used occasionally for girls. Example: “Aidan started school this September.”
noun
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A male given name of Irish origin, also used occasionally for girls.
"Aidan started school this September."
How to use Aidan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular Irish-origin first name, historically male.
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Etymology
Anglicized from Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, the name of a Celtic fire god, and also borne by an early Irish saint.
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What does “Aidan” mean?
The word “Aidan” means a male given name of Irish origin, also used occasionally for girls. In plain terms, a popular Irish-origin first name, historically male.
How do you pronounce “Aidan”?
“Aidan” is pronounced AY-duhn (/ˈeɪdən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aidan” in a sentence?
Here is “Aidan” used in a sentence: “Aidan started school this September.”
What part of speech is “Aidan”?
“Aidan” is a noun.
Where does the word “Aidan” come from?
The word “Aidan” comes from Irish. Anglicized from Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, the name of a Celtic fire god, and also borne by an early Irish saint.
Is “Aidan” a common word?
“Aidan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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