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Muireann

Pronounced: MWIR-en

Meaning: Sea-fair, sea-white

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Marion, Marian
Variants
Muirenn
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

Borne by Muireann ingen Echach, the foster-mother of Caílte mac Rónáin in the Fenian Cycle, and by various medieval queens.

The story behind Muireann

Multiple Muireanns appear in early Irish saga and hagiography.

Mythology & legend

Mother of Fionn's foster-brother Caílte; also borne by saints and queens.

Did you know?

Muireann was the foster-mother of Caílte mac Rónáin in the Fenian Cycle.

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