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Kieran

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Kieran (name) means a unisex given name, the anglicized form of the Irish name "Ciarán," meaning "little dark one.". Example: “Kieran is a popular name in Ireland and the UK.”

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A unisex given name, the anglicized form of the Irish name "Ciarán," meaning "little dark one."
"Kieran is a popular name in Ireland and the UK."
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Etymology

An anglicized spelling of Irish "Ciarán," from "ciar" ("dark, black").

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kieran” mean?
The word “Kieran” means a unisex given name, the anglicized form of the Irish name "Ciarán," meaning "little dark one.".
How do you pronounce “Kieran”?
“Kieran” is pronounced KEER-rawn (/ˈkɪɹˌɔn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kieran” in a sentence?
Here is “Kieran” used in a sentence: “Kieran is a popular name in Ireland and the UK.”
What part of speech is “Kieran”?
“Kieran” is a name.
Where does the word “Kieran” come from?
The word “Kieran” comes from Irish. An anglicized spelling of Irish "Ciarán," from "ciar" ("dark, black").

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