Iain

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic. Cognate of John, see there for more.

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -iːən

Proper noun

Iain

  1. A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, equivalent to English John.

Anagrams

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

Originally a genitive form of Ian, but since adopted as a nominative form.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /iaɲ/

Proper noun

Iain m (genitive Iain, diminutive Seonaidh or Seonachan)

  1. a male given name, equivalent to English John

Usage notes

Descendants
  • → English: Iain, Ian

Mutation
Scottish Gaelic mutation
RadicalEclipsiswith h-prothesiswith t-prothesis
Iainn-Iainh-Iaint-Iain
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.
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