Iain
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Scottish Gaelic. Cognate of John, see there for more.
Pronunciation[edit]
- Rhymes: -iːən
Proper noun[edit]
Iain
- A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, equivalent to English John.
Anagrams[edit]
Scottish Gaelic[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Originally a genitive form of Ian, but since adopted as a nominative form.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Iain m (genitive Iain, diminutive Seonaidh or Seonachan)
- a male given name, equivalent to English John
Usage notes[edit]
Descendants[edit]
Mutation[edit]
| Scottish Gaelic mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Radical | Eclipsis | with h-prothesis | with t-prothesis |
| Iain | n-Iain | h-Iain | t-Iain |
| Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. | |||
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