Odhrán is an Irish language masculine given name. It can be spelled Oḋrán and is usually anglicised as Odhran (without fada), Oran or Orin.[1] Odharnait is the feminine equivalent.[2]

Odhrán
PronunciationEnglish: /ˈɔːrən/ OR-ən
Connacht Irish: ['oːɾˠaːnˠ]
Munster Irish: [əu'ɾˠaːn̪ˠ]
Ulster Irish: ['oːɾˠanˠ]
GenderMasculine
Other gender
FeminineOdharnait, Órnait; anglicised as Orna(t)
Origin
Language(s)Irish
Word/nameodhar (dun) + -án (diminutive suffix)
MeaningLittle dun/pale/sallow one
Little dark haired one
Other names
Alternative spellingOḋrán
Variant form(s)Odrán
Anglicisation(s)Odhran, Or(r)an or Or(r)in

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  1. ^ "ODHRÁN - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. ^ "ODHARNAIT - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 14 August 2023.