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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Blue-green (the color)
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin), modern color-word coinage
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- SY-an
Cyan is a name taken straight from the color: a blue-green, pronounced SY-an. It comes from Greek by way of Latin, and as a name it's a modern coinage from the color word. If you're drawn to short, vivid names with a clear, easy-to-say sound, Cyan fits that.
Meaning & Origin of Cyan
Meaning: Blue-green (the color).
Origin: Greek (via Latin), modern color-word coinage.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cyan
SY-anIPA /ˈsaɪ.æn/
Popularity of Cyan
Cyan peaked at #1648 in 1998, when 98 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #2996 with 41 babies, so it's still in use but given to far fewer children than at its high point.
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FAQ
What does the name Cyan mean?
Blue-green (the color). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cyan?
Cyan is pronounced SY-an (IPA: /ˈsaɪ.æn/).
Is Cyan a popular name right now?
Cyan peaked at #1648 in 1998 and is ranked #2996 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1986–2024.)
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