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Cian

Boy NameIrish Origin

Meaning

Means "ancient" in Gaelic. This was the name of the mythical ancestor of the Cianachta in Irish lege

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Name Personality

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Famous People Named Cian

Cian d'Fhearaibh Bolg

Cían d'Fhearaibh Bolg, last King of the Senchineoil of Magh Senchineoil, now in County Galway, Ireland.

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Cian O'Neill

Dr Cian O'Neill is an Irish Gaelic games coach (physical trainer) and former player who has also served as manager.

Cian Melia

Cian Melia is an Irish showjumper.

Cian mac Máelmuaid

Cían mac Máelmuaid was a son of Máel Muad mac Brain, who was twice King of Munster.

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Cian Ward

Cian Ward is an Irish Gaelic footballer who currently plays for Meath Senior Football Championship team Wolfe Tones and, formerly, for the Meath county team.

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