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Kieran

KEER-rawn

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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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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