Name meaning
Kian
may mean “ancient”
- Origin
- Irish and Persian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Irish, Persian, Dutch, English
- Spellings
- Kian · Cian · Keane
- Say it
- KEE-an
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Kian is a name with two roots. In Ireland it is an English spelling of Cian, ancient or enduring, the father of the hero Lugh. In Persian, Kian means king or dynasty, from the ancient Kayanian kings of the Shahnameh.
Roots
From Irish Cian (ancient) and Persian kiyān (kings).
Where it is used
Cian is the Irish spelling.
Kian name FAQ
What does the name Kian mean?
Kian may mean “ancient”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Irish Cian (ancient) and Persian kiyān (kings).
Where does the name Kian come from?
Kian is of Irish and Persian origin. Today it is used in Irish, Persian, Dutch, English families.
How do you pronounce Kian?
Kian is usually pronounced KEE-an.
Is Kian a boy's or a girl's name?
Kian is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Kian?
Related spellings and forms include Cian, Keane.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.