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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little red-haired one
- Origin
- Irish Gaelic
- Pronunciation
- ROO-ahn
Ruadhan is an Irish Gaelic name meaning "little red-haired one," pronounced ROO-ahn. It's a name with a clear, affectionate picture built right into it, which makes it a lovely fit for a child with a spark of red in their hair, or simply for a family drawn to Irish roots.
Meaning & Origin of Ruadhan
Meaning: Little red-haired one.
Origin: Irish Gaelic.
How to Pronounce Ruadhan
ROO-ahnIPA /ˈruːɑːn/
Popularity of Ruadhan
Ruadhan 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.
FAQ
What does the name Ruadhan mean?
Little red-haired one.
How do you pronounce Ruadhan?
Ruadhan is pronounced ROO-ahn (IPA: /ˈruːɑːn/).
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