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Iain
Iain (name) means a male given name from Scottish Gaelic, equivalent to English John. Example: “Iain grew up on the Isle of Skye.”
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A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, equivalent to English John.
"Iain grew up on the Isle of Skye."
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Etymology
Comes from Scottish Gaelic, and is a cognate of John; see that entry for more.
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What does “Iain” mean?
The word “Iain” means a male given name from Scottish Gaelic, equivalent to English John.
How do you use “Iain” in a sentence?
Here is “Iain” used in a sentence: “Iain grew up on the Isle of Skye.”
What part of speech is “Iain”?
“Iain” is a name.
Is “Iain” a common word?
“Iain” is an uncommon word in modern English.
