Odhrán

English: /ˈɔːrən/ OR-ən
Connacht Irish: ['oːɾˠaːnˠ]
Munster Irish: [əu'ɾˠaːn̪ˠ]
Ulster Irish: ['oːɾˠanˠ]GenderMasculineOther genderFeminineOdharnait, Órnait; anglicised as Orna(t)OriginLanguage(s)IrishWord/nameodhar (dun) + -án (diminutive suffix)MeaningLittle dun/pale/sallow one
Little dark haired oneOther namesAlternative spellingOḋránVariant form(s)OdránAnglicisation(s)Odhran, Or(r)an or Or(r)in

Odhrán is an Irish language masculine given name. It can be spelled Oḋrán and is usually anglicised as Odhran (without fada), Oran or Orin.[1] Odharnait is the feminine equivalent.[2]

People

Odhrán

Odrán

  • 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

References

  1. ^ "ODHRÁN - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. ^ "ODHARNAIT - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
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