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Ronan
ROH-nuhn
Ronan (name) means a male given name of Irish origin. Example: “They named their son Ronan after his great-grandfather.”
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A male given name of Irish origin.
"He'd said that his mother was from Ireland, that he had been born there but came to England when he was just a little boy, he had changed his name from Ronan to Robert, to fit in, and she'd said, fancy that."
— Maggie O'Farrell, Instructions for a Heatwave (2013)
"They named their son Ronan after his great-grandfather."
How to use Ronan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish male first name, historically associated with several early Christian saints.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Irish Rónán.
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R�nan
Ronin
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What does “Ronan” mean?
The word “Ronan” means a male given name of Irish origin. In plain terms, an Irish male first name, historically associated with several early Christian saints.
How do you pronounce “Ronan”?
“Ronan” is pronounced ROH-nuhn (/ˈroʊnən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ronan” in a sentence?
Here is “Ronan” used in a sentence: “They named their son Ronan after his great-grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Ronan”?
“Ronan” is a name.
Where does the word “Ronan” come from?
The word “Ronan” comes from Irish. Borrowed from Irish Rónán.
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