Rián , the free dictionary
Irish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Old Irish Rián, from rí (“king”) + -án.
Pronunciation[edit]
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