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

Girl

Meaning

little redhead

Origin

Variation of Rowan, Irish and Scottish

Numerology

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

N is for nice, need I say more?

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!

Roan in Pop Culture

• Roan character in the TV series "Nikita"
• "The Secret of Roan Inish " 1994 American/Irish independent film