What is the origin of the name Keirnan?

Keirnan is a name of Irish origin. It is often classified as a short & sweet, unisex name.

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Keirnan is a 2-syllable name. Use the pronunciation button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

Keirnan

Q: What does the name Keirnan mean?

Keirnan means "Likely a spelling variant of Kieran (Irish Ciarán), which means “little dark one” from *ciar* plus a diminutive ending.".

Likely a spelling variant of Kieran (Irish Ciarán), which means “little dark one” from *ciar* plus a diminutive ending.

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