Irish Baby Name · Boy

Buach

Pronounced: BOO-akh

Meaning: Victorious

About the name

Origin
Irish
Stronghold region
Ulster

Overview

An archaic Irish name occasionally found in early genealogies and saints' lists.

The story behind Buach

Buach is named in Ulster Cycle genealogies as the foster-father of Conall Cernach, in keeping with the importance of fosterage relationships in early Irish society.

Mythology & legend

Minor figure in the Ulster Cycle.

Did you know?

Buach was foster-father of the Ulster hero Conall Cernach.

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