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Aidan

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Little fire

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Aidan
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
AY-dun
Origin
Irish
Languages
Irish, English
Regions
Ireland, Global
Cultural / locale context
Christian, International
Gender usage
boy, unisex
Starting character
A
Letters / characters
5
Syllables
2
Style tags
traditional, modern

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Little fire

Anglicized from Irish Aodhán, diminutive of Aodh, fire

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

AidenAodhan

Explicitly related names

CianRonan

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
aidan
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
Unique known variants or transliterations resolve to this page; ambiguous aliases remain separate search results.
Transparent calculations

Numerology for Aidan

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 2

Compound value: 20

Soul Urge: 11 · Personality: 9

Chaldean

Name number 3

Compound value: 12

Primary interpretation

This pattern supports communication, imagination, and bringing a lighter touch to serious situations.

Compound 12: Learning through cooperation and avoiding unnecessary self-sacrifice.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9

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Common questions about Aidan

What does the name Aidan mean?

Little fire. Anglicized from Irish Aodhán, diminutive of Aodh, fire

How is Aidan pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is AY-dun. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Aidan?

The record classifies the origin as Irish, with usage in Irish, English.

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