Rián , the free dictionary

See also: rian and rían

Irish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Irish Rián, from rí (“king”) +‎ -án.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈrˠi.ɑːnˠ/

Proper noun[edit]

Rián m (genitive Riáin)

a male given name from Old Irish used rarely in Ireland

Descendants[edit]

→ English: Ryan

Notes[edit]

An alternative form, Rían or Rian, is the result of re-gaelicisation of the English Ryan back into Irish. Rían is not necessarily incorrect but does not reflect the accurate etymology/pronunciation