Alain
/uh-ⱢAYN/ French Male
Meaning & Origin
Alain is a French name meaning "Rock". The name's origin is debated, potentially derived from the Breton "Alan", meaning "handsome" or "rock". It could also originate from the Alans, an ancient Iranian nomadic people.
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Male
Phonetic uh-ⱢAYN
IPA əˈɫeɪn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as uh-ⱢAYN. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Alain
- · Alain Delon - Actor
- · Alain Prost - Racing Driver
- · Alain de Botton - Philosopher
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