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Cian

"Ancient"

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Gender
Boy
Western numerology
9
Indian numerology
9
Characters
4
Popular
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What does Cian mean?

Cian is a baby name with Irish, Gaelic context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is Ancient.

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Brothers for Cian

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dark-haired; Dusky; Land where cattle graze

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