Odhran

At a Glance

Meaning

Little pale/sallow one (from Irish odhar 'dun-colored, sallow' + diminutive)

Origin

Irish

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

OH-rahnListen

Odhran is an Irish boy's name, pronounced OH-rahn. It comes from the Irish word 'odhar,' meaning dun-colored or sallow, combined with a diminutive ending, giving it a literal meaning of 'little pale one.' You may see the name's meaning rendered elsewhere as 'green' or 'dark-haired,' but those versions aren't well supported — odhar points specifically to a dun, sallow, olive-brown shade, not green or dark hair.

Meaning & Origin of Odhran

Meaning: Little pale/sallow one (from Irish odhar 'dun-colored, sallow' + diminutive).

Origin: Irish.

A common claim: little pale one (sometimes rendered as relating to 'green' or 'dark-haired') Actually: 'Green' and 'dark-haired' variants are not well supported — odhar specifically denotes a dun/sallow/olive-brown pale shade, not green or dark hair.

How to Pronounce Odhran

Popularity of Odhran

Odhran does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.

Names Like Odhran

These names share Odhran’s style, era or origin.

• Murphy
• Arvid
• Colm
• Darren
• Finbar
• Grady

FAQ

What does the name Odhran mean?

Little pale/sallow one (from Irish odhar ‘dun-colored, sallow’ + diminutive).

How do you pronounce Odhran?

Odhran is pronounced OH-rahn (IPA: /ˈoʊrɑːn/).

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