Ian
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
An anglicisation of Eóin, the Gaelic form of the name John. The name originated in Ireland, and was taken from there to Scotland, where the modern form Iain co-exists with it. In Ireland it was largely supplanted by the later forms Seaan, Seón, and Seóan, of which the modern form is Seán (anglicised as Sean).
[edit] Proper noun
Ian
- A male given name, the Scottish equivalent of John.
[edit] Alternative spellings
[edit] References
- Concerning the names Iain, Ian, and Eoin by Josh Mittleman
