Etymology

Ian

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Today it means: A male given name from Scottish Gaelic Eòin, equivalent to English John. Full definition →

Scottish Gaelic Eòin
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  1. Scottish Gaelic · borrowed fromEòin
  2. Scottish Gaelic · borrowed fromEòin
  3. English todayIan

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic Eòin.

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