Iain

== English == === Alternative forms === Ian === Etymology === From Scottish Gaelic. Cognate of John, see there for more. === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -iːən === Proper noun === Iain 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 === (Lewis) IPA(key): /ˈi.aɲ/, /ˈĩ.aɲ/ (Harris) IPA(key): /jɑːɲ/, [i̯ɑːɲ] (North Uist) IPA(key): /ˈia.ɪɲ/ (South Uist) IPA(key): /ˈi.aɲ/, (unstressed) /aɲ/ (Skye) IPA(key): /ˈi.æɲ/ (Wester Ross) IPA(key): /ˈi.an/, (unstressed) /an/ === Proper noun === Iain m (genitive Iain, diminutive Seonaidh or Seonachan) a male given name, equivalent to English John ==== Usage notes ==== In the Bible, Eòin is used instead. ==== Descendants ==== → English: Iain, Ian === Mutation === === References ===