Iain

English

Alternative forms

• Ian

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

• inia

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

• In the Bible, Eòin is used instead.

Descendants

• → English: Iain, Ian

Mutation

Scottish Gaelic mutation
Radical	Eclipsis	with h-prothesis	with t-prothesis
Iain	n-Iain	h-Iain	t-Iain
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.