Muireann Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Muireann means sea-born, sea-white. From Old Irish Muirgen, meaning sea-born or sea circle

Muireann derives from Old Irish Muirgen, which is usually explained as sea-born, though a few scholars suggest sea circle. It was the name of several early Irish women, including a mythical mother of Oisín in some versions of the tale. In some tales it belonged to a saint, and the name stayed in use in Gaelic Ireland. The pronunciation is the main challenge: the stress falls on the first syllable, and the rr sound is soft. Muireann appeals to those who love the sea and want something with true antiquity and rarity.

Variants of Muireann

MurranMuirínMoirinMurrin

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