The baby name Cynan is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "KUH-nan".
Cynan is Welsh in Origin.
Cynan is a Welsh name that means "chief" or "leader." It has a long history in Wales, with the first recorded use of the name dating back to the 6th century. Cynan was a popular name among Welsh royalty and nobility, and it was also used by early Christian saints. In modern times, Cynan is still a relatively common name in Wales, although it is not as popular as it once was.
The name Cynan is typically given to boys, although it can also be used for girls. It is pronounced "KUH-nan" in Welsh, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is made up of two components: "cy" meaning "chief" or "leader," and "nan" which is a diminutive form of "an" meaning "son of." So, Cynan can be interpreted as "son of the chief" or "little chief."
The origin of the name Cynan is Welsh, and it is closely tied to Welsh mythology and history. In Welsh legend, Cynan was the son of Rhodri Mawr, a powerful king who united much of Wales in the 9th century. Cynan himself was a warrior and leader who fought against the invading Vikings. Today, the name Cynan is still used in Wales and other parts of the world with Welsh heritage as a way to honor this rich cultural history.
Cynan has the following similar or variant Names
- Kynan |
- Kynon |
- Kyneton |
- Kynetonus |
- Kynonius |
- Cynon |
- Cynnan |
- Cynen |
- Cynin |
- Cynonwy |
- Cynwrig |
- Conan |
- Konan |
- Konnan |
- Konen |
- Konin |
- Konon |
- Kononowicz |
- Konstantin |
- Konstantine |
- Konstantinos |
- Konstantyn |
- Konstanz |
- Konstanzia