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Ciarán

KEER-awn

ˈkɪərɑːn

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Syllable breakdown

Ciárán

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Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic — 'ciar' (dark, black).
Gender
male

Common mispronunciations

SY-uh-ransee-AR-an

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