Meaning & Origin
a male given name from Old Irish used in Ireland
Cian is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring,' from the Old Irish cían. In Irish mythology, Cian was the father of Lugh, the sun god — making this name deeply embedded in pre-Christian Irish tradition. It has been used in Ireland continuously since the early medieval period.
Cian is as Irish as it gets — pronounced 'Kee-an,' it's a name that requires a moment of cultural orientation for non-Irish speakers, which is exactly what many Irish American families want. A name that stakes its claim firmly in Celtic heritage.