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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Dervla, Derbhla
- Variants
- Deirbhile, Dervla
- Stronghold region
- Connacht
Overview
A modern Irish name from Old Irish Derbáil; used in continuous tradition since the medieval period.
The story behind Dearbhla
Saint Dearbhla fled to Achill to escape an unwanted suitor; when he pursued her she plucked out her own eyes to make herself unattractive to him — and her sight was miraculously restored when she reached the safety of Achill.
Mythology & legend
Saint Dearbhla of Achill founded a church on the western tip of Achill Island.
Did you know?
Dearbhla means 'true desire' or 'true poet'.
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