What is "cynan"

Cynan (also spelled Conan or Kenan) is a Welsh masculine given name. It may refer to:

• Cynan, the bardic name of Albert Evans-Jones (1895–1970), Welsh poet and dramatist
• Cynan ab Iago (11th century), prince of Gwynedd and father of Gruffydd ap Cynan
• Cynan ab Owain Gwynedd (fl. 1169–1174), Lord of Meirionnydd, illegitimate son of Owain Gwynedd
• Cynan ap Hywel (fl. 999–1005), Prince of Gwynedd
• Cynan ap Maredudd (fl. 1294–1295), Welsh nobleman
• Cynan Dindaethwy, king of Gwynedd
• Cynan Garwyn (fl. 6th century), king of Powys
• Cynan Jones (born 1975), Welsh writer
• Cynan Nant Nyfer (9th century), Welsh warrior