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How to pronounce Kieran (KEER-an)

Kieran

KEER-an

KEERan

Irish origin meaning little dark one. Stress on the first syllable.

Notes

Irish origin meaning little dark one. Stress on the first syllable.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Irish Gaelic
Meaning
dark-haired one (from Ciarán)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Kez
  • Keiro
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Saint Ciarán was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.

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