Rian

See also: rian and rían

English

Alternative forms

  • Rían (hyperforeignism)

Etymology

A re-Gaelicisation of the given name Ryan, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Riaghain / Ó Riain (literally “descendant of Riaghan / Rian”). Thus, reviving the original Irish given name Riaghan / Rian.

Pronunciation

  • (alternative spelling of Ryan) IPA(key): /ˈraɪən/
  • (Irish name) IPA(key): /ˈriː.ən/
  • Rhymes: -iːən

Proper noun

Rian

  1. A male given name
  2. Alternative spelling of Ryan

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