Irish Baby Name · Girl

Fódla

Pronounced: FOH-la

Meaning: Of obscure origin

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Fola
Variants
Fótla
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

One of the three eponymous goddesses of Ireland, sister of Banba and Ériu; daughter of Ernmas of the Tuatha Dé Danann.

The story behind Fódla

One of three sister-queens of the Tuatha Dé Danann who personify the sovereignty of Ireland.

Mythology & legend

Goddess of Ireland; sister of Banba and Ériu.

Did you know?

Like her sisters Banba and Ériu, she gave her name to Ireland in bardic verse.

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