Kyan
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Kyan is both a surname and a given name. Meaning ancient or enduring. It is an alternative spelling of the given name Kian, which is a variant of ancient Irish Cian. It can also be pronounced as Ky-un or Ky-an . [1] Kyanna is a derivative of this Irish name. Notable people with the name include:
Surname[edit]
- Anselan O Kyan, 11th-century Irish nobleman
- Chōtoku Kyan (1870–1945), Japanese karate master
- John Howard Kyan (1774–1850), Irish inventor of the 'kyanising' process for preserving wood
Given name[edit]
- Kyan Douglas (born 1970), American actor
- Kyan Khojandi (born 1982), French comedian, actor and director
See also[edit]
- All pages with titles beginning with Kyan
- All pages with titles containing Kyan
- Cian a figure in Irish mythology
References[edit]
- ^ Hayes, J.C. (2012). The Terrible Meanings of Names: Or Why You Shouldn't Poke Your Giselle with a Barry. Adams Media. p. 101. ISBN 978-1-4405-5256-4. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
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