Rigan

REE-gun'REE-gun'2 syllables
🇮🇪Irish
Leader

MEANING

Little king

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Gaelic name 'Ríogán', a diminutive of 'rí', meaning 'king'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is often associated with leadership and nobility in Irish culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Ireland, often among families with a royal heritage.

🇬🇧English
Resonant

MEANING

Regal or royal

ORIGIN

Latin

ETYMOLOGY

Connected to the Latin 'rex', meaning 'king'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in contexts that emphasize noble qualities.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Adopted into English usage with the spread of Latin-based names.

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