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Rian

/ˈraɪən/

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Irish/ˈriː.ən/

Rian proper noun: a male given name. Also the alternative spelling of Ryan.

Proper noun

Rian

  1. A male given name

Also used as

Rian is also the alternative spelling of Ryan.

Forms of Rian

alternative formRían

Origin of Rian

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.

Words that rhyme with Rian

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Questions about Rian

What does Rian mean?
Rian means a male given name.
What part of speech is Rian?
Rian is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Rian?
Rian is pronounced /ˈraɪən/.

Words near Rian in the dictionary

  1. rials
  2. Rialses
  3. rialto
  4. rialtoes
  5. rialtos
  6. Rian
  7. Riana
  8. riancy
  9. Riang
  10. Riano
  11. Rianos

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