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Aidan

AY-duhn

Aidan (noun) means a male given name of Irish origin, also used occasionally for girls. Example: “Aidan started school this September.”

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A male given name of Irish origin, also used occasionally for girls.
"Aidan started school this September."

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In plain EnglishA popular Irish-origin first name, historically male.

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_____ started school this September.

Etymology

Anglicized from Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, the name of a Celtic fire god, and also borne by an early Irish saint.

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

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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