Odhrán
| Pronunciation | English: /ˈɔːræn, -ɪn, -ən/ OR-an, -in, -ən Irish: [əuɾˠaːn̪ˠ, oːɾˠæn̪ˠ] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Other gender | |
| Feminine | Odharnait, Órnait anglicised as Ornat, Orna |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Word/name | odhar+án |
| Meaning | “Little pale green one”, dark haired, several dark earthy colours, pale, pale green & sallow |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Oḋrán, Ó(dh)rán |
| Variant form(s) | Odrán, Odran |
| Anglicisation(s) | Odhran, Or(r)an or Or(r)in |
Odhrán is an Irish language forename typically given to men. It can be spelled Oḋrán and is usually anglicised as Odhran(without fada) & O(r)an or Or(r)in. Its derived from Old Irish “odhar” + the diminutive suffix -án. Odharnait is the feminine equivalent.
People
Odrán
- Odran (disciple of Saint Patrick), referred to in Irish Literature as meaning the tall dark man, friend to St. Patrick
Odhrán
- Odhrán Mac Niallais, Gaelic footballer
- Od(h)ran O’Dwyer, Gaelic footballer
- Ódhrán Ua hEolais, 10th century scribe of Clonmacnoise monastery
Órán/Oran
- Oran Milo Roberts, former governor of Texas
- Oran McNulty, Irish rugby player
- Oran McPherson, Canadian politician
- O(d)ran of Iona, Irish Christian Saint
See also
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