Quinn
/kwihn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Quinn is a English name meaning "Descendent of Cu...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, BE, Bahrain, BN, BW. The origin of Quinn is debated, with possible roots in Irish (Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn,' which means 'wisdom' or 'chief') or possibly from Old Norse. The given name Conn itself may derive from the Gaelic word 'ceann,' meaning 'head' or 'chief'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic kwihn
IPA kwɪn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kwihn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Quinn
- · Aidan Quinn - Actor
- · Anthony Quinn - Actor
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