Roan (name)
| Roan | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Frisian, English (rare) |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | raven |
| Other names | |
| See also | Rowan |
Roan is a Frisian given name. It is sometimes used also in other languages such as English, where it can be also an alternate form of Rowan.[1] It can be also a surname. Variants of the name include Ronne.[2] It comes from Proto-Germanic *hrabanaz (Old High German hraban) meaning "raven".[3]
Given name
- Roan Carneiro (born 1978), Brazilian mixed martial artist
- Roan Maru Gallego (born November 24, 1997)
Surname
- Charles H. Roan (1923–1944), United States Marine who sacrificed his life during World War II, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
- Dan Roan (journalist), British broadcast journalist, and current BBC News Sports Correspondent
Fictional
- Roan Fel, a fictional character in the Star Wars expanded universe
- Roan Lands, a character from Star Wars
References
- ↑ "Roan – meaning of Roan – name Roan". Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ↑ "Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Ronne". Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ↑ "Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Roan". Retrieved 2012-07-19.
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