kier

Meanings

• Noun

  A surname of Scottish and Irish origin, meaning 'dark-haired' or 'black-haired'.

  - "John Kier was known for his dark hair."
  - "The Kier family crest displays a raven, symbolizing their dark heritage."

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Synonyms

keeve

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Variants

List of all variants of kier that leads to same result
coier , coiest , coy , coyer , coyest , coyly , coyness , coynesses

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Etymology

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From the Old Gaelic 'ciar' meaning 'dark' or 'black'.

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Trivia

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1. The Kier family is one of the oldest recorded surnames in Scotland.

2. The name Kier has also been used as a given name in various countries, including Denmark and Norway.

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Related Concepts

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1. Celtic surnames: Kier is an example of a Celtic surname, originating from the Old Gaelic language.

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Culture

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The surname Kier has historical and cultural significance in Scotland and Ireland, representing a connection to the Celtic past. It has also appeared in literature, such as in the novel 'The Kier Family' by John Buchan.

How to Memorize "kier"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with dark hair, representing the meaning of the surname Kier.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the surname Kier with the color black or dark hair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of the surname (K) and the meaning (dark-haired).

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