"Iain" meaning in English

See Iain in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Rhymes: -iːən Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic. Cognate of John, see there for more. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gd|-}} Scottish Gaelic, {{m|en|John}} John Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Iain
  1. A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, equivalent to English John. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names Synonyms: Ian
    Sense id: en-Iain-en-name-f7w--PQF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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