Odhrán
| Pronunciation | English: /ˈɔːrən/ OR-ən Connacht Irish: ['oːɾˠaːnˠ] Munster Irish: [əu'ɾˠaːn̪ˠ] Ulster Irish: ['oːɾˠanˠ] |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Variant form(s) | Odrán |
| Anglicisation(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[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.
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