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Roan

The name Roan is of Gaelic origin. This name is traditionally given to boys. The meaning of Roan is 'small red-head’. There are several Irish variations to this name as well, one of them being ‘Rowan’. It is a very common Irish and Scottish surname. There are several Gaelic variations to this name as well, such as ‘Roan’, ‘Rohan’, and ‘Ruadh’. Originally this name was derived from an Irish (Gaelic) surname which was ‘O Ruadhain’. Interestingly, in Arabic, this is a feminine name that means ‘a lake in heaven’. In Gaelic, Rowan is often referred to as a color close to a shade of red and sometimes also mixed colors of white, red, and black. It is also a type of ash tree.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

little redhead

Origin

Spelling variation of Rowan

Numerology

R is for rational, the way you think.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Roan lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Roan

  • Solána Imani Rowe aka SZA American R&B singer,songwriter
  • Roan Carneiro Brazilian mixed martial artist
  • Roan Joseph Bronstein son of actress Sharon Stone and Phil Bronstein
  • Roan Howard Cassidy (b. 2006) son of actor/producer Shaun Cassidy
  • Roan McKay (b. 2016) son of actress Erin Chambers and Carson McKay
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Roan in Pop Culture

  • Roan Fel character in the "Star Wars Legends" series
  • "The Secret of Roan Inish " 1994 American/Irish film
  • Roan Novachez character in “Jedi Academy”
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