Odhrán
Odhrán is an Irish language forename typically given to men. It can be spelled Oḋrán and is usually anglicised as Odhran (without fada), Or(r)an or Or(r)in. It is derived from Old Irish odhar + the diminutive suffix -án. Odharnait is the feminine equivalent.
| Pronunciation | English: /ˈɔːræn, -ɪn, -ən/ OR-an, -in, -ən Irish: ['oːɾˠan̪ˠ, əu'ɾˠaːn̪ˠ] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Other gender | |
| Feminine | Odharnait, Órnait anglicised as Orna(t) |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Word/name | odhar+án |
| Meaning | Little pale (green)/ sallow/ (several dark earthy colours)/ dark haired one |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Oḋrán, Órán |
| Variant form(s) | Odrán, Odran |
| Anglicisation(s) | Odhran, Or(r)an or Or(r)in |
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
- Odhran 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
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