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Conan

KOH-nuhn

Conan (name) means a masculine given name of Celtic origin, meaning "little wolf" or "hound.". Example: “Conan wrote adventure stories set in ancient times.”

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A masculine given name of Celtic origin, meaning "little wolf" or "hound."
"Conan wrote adventure stories set in ancient times."
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Etymology

From Irish Conán, from Middle Irish Conán, from Primitive Irish ᚉᚑᚅᚐᚅᚅ (conann), a derivative of Proto-Celtic *kū (“dog”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱwṓ.

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Conan” mean?

The word “Conan” means a masculine given name of Celtic origin, meaning "little wolf" or "hound.".

How do you pronounce “Conan”?

“Conan” is pronounced KOH-nuhn (/ˈkoʊnən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Conan” in a sentence?

Here is “Conan” used in a sentence: “Conan wrote adventure stories set in ancient times.”

What part of speech is “Conan”?

“Conan” is a name.

Is “Conan” a common word?

“Conan” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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