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Cian

Meaning

An Irish name meaning "ancient".

Traits and personality

Under Pythagorean numerology, the initials C, L and U map to the number 3: a creative, expressive personality — sociable, with a natural talent for communication. This is a numerology reading, not an exact science — character is shaped by life, not by a name.

Initial
C
Syllables
1

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