Odran
Odhrán anglicised Oran or Orin is an Irish forename growing in popularity. It is derived from Old Irish “odhar”. Feminine version is Odharnait.
| Pronunciation | English: /oʊræn, -ɪn, -ən/ OH-ran, -in, -ən Irish pronunciation: [oːɾˠaːn̪ˠ, auɾˠaːn̪ˠ, -æːn̪ˠ] |
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| Gender | Male |
| Other gender | |
| Feminine | Odharnait ,Órnait anglicised Ornat, Orna |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Word/name | odhar (meaning “olive-colour” or “sallow”) |
| Meaning | “Little pale green one” |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Órán |
| Variant form(s) | Odrán, Odran |
| Anglicisation(s) | Odhran, Oran & Orin |
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
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