Odhrán
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| Pronunciation | English: /ˈɔːrən/ OR-ən Irish: [ˈoːɾɣaːnɣ,əuˈɾɣaːnɣ] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Masculine |
| Other gender | |
| Feminine | Odharnait, Órnait; anglicised as Orna(t) |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Word/name | odhar (dun) + -án (diminutive suffix) |
| Meaning | Little dun /pale/sallow one Little dark haired one |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Oḋrán |
| Anglicisation(s) | Odhran, Or(r)an or Or(r)in |
| Related names | Odrán (Old Irish) |
Odhrán is an Irish language masculine given name. It is usually anglicised as Odhran (without a fada), Oran or Orin .[1] The feminine equivalent of the name is Odharnait.[2]
People
[edit ]Odhrán
[edit ]- Odhrán Mac Niallais, Gaelic footballer
- Odhran O'Dwyer, Gaelic footballer
- Ódhrán Ua hEolais, 10th century scribe of Clonmacnoise monastery
Odrán
[edit ]- Odran (disciple of Saint Patrick), is referred to in Irish Literature as meaning the tall, dark-haired man, friend to St. Patrick.
- O(d)ran of Iona, Irish Christian Saint
See also
[edit ]- Caoimhín Odhrán Kelleher (born 1998), Irish footballer
- Irish name
- List of Irish given names
- Oran (name)
- Orin
References
[edit ]- ^ "ODHRÁN - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "ODHARNAIT - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
Name list
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