Quick answer
Cian is a boy name meaning "ancient, enduring".
Pronunciation: Irish /ˈciənˠ/.
Meaning and history
The name means "ancient, enduring" in Irish. In Irish mythology this was the name of the father of Lugh Lámfada. It was also borne by the mythical ancestor of the Ciannachta and by a son-in-law of Brian Boru.
Notes and context
Usage: irish, irish mythology, old irish