Anian
unisex; pr. aniːan; meaning: nature or temperament, from anian (nature, temperament)
detailed pronunciation
a = as in sat
n = as in no
i (iː) = e, as in be
a = as in sat
n = as in no
Although all recorded usage of Anian is as a masculine name, anian is both a masculine and feminine noun with the Welsh language. The predominant masculine usage may be due to it’s similarity to Anianus from Latin. Furthermore, although there is no evidence of a connection, Anian can be considered the direct Welsh form of Anianus.
Anian I, [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] of St [name_m]Asaph[/name_m] (1249-1266)
[name_m]Prior[/name_m] to being appointed [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] of the Diocese of St [name_m]Asaph[/name_m], Anian I was known as Einion ap [name_m]Maredudd[/name_m]. In 1263, during his episcopate, it is believed that Anian I gave half of the church of Llanllwchaearn in Cydewain to the nuns of Llanllugan, and in 1265, gave the church of Berriw to Strata [name_f]Marcella[/name_f].
Anian, [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] of Bangor (c.1267-1307)
[name_m]Prior[/name_m] to his consecration as [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] of Bangor, Anian was the first Archdeacon of Anglesey.
In 1274, Anian disagreed with [name_m]Llywelyn[/name_m] ap [name_m]Gruffudd[/name_m], the [name_u]Prince[/name_u] of [name_m]Wales[/name_m], over the treatment of his brother. In 1276, Anian composed list of complaints he held against the prince and sided with [name_m]King[/name_m] [name_u]Edward[/name_u] I of [name_u]England[/name_u]. On St. Mark’s [name_u]Day[/name_u] in 1284, Anian christened the first [name_f]English[/name_f] [name_u]Prince[/name_u] of [name_m]Wales[/name_m], [name_u]Edward[/name_u] II.
Anian II, [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] of St [name_m]Asaph[/name_m] (1268-1293)
Not much is known about Anian II as he is often confused with Anian, [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] of Bangor. However, the episcopate of Anian II was described as “the best and stoutest upholder ever seen of the rights of his bishopric.”