Cian

Name borne by several heroes in early Irish narrative, of whom the most important is Cian (1), the father of Lug Lámfhota. There is also a Welsh Cian (See CIAN (2)).

Gender: Masculine
Usage: Irish Irish Mythology
Pronounced: KEE-an, KEEN  

Means "ancient" in Gaelic. This was the name of the mythical ancestor of the Cianachta in Irish legend. Cian was also the name of a son-in-law of Brian Boru.