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Garan

Gender-neutral · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Brave spearman, of the guardian

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
guh-RAN
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew and Irish; meaning debated, often guardian or brave spearman.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, Irish, English

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • GarrenIrish / English

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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