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Irish Baby Name · Girl

Muirgheal

Pronounced: MWIR-yal

Meaning: Sea-bright, bright as the sea

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Muriel
Variants
Muirgel
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

An old Irish female name in use among the medieval nobility.

The story behind Muirgheal

A medieval Irish name borne by abbesses and royal women.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; descriptive female name.

Did you know?

From muir (sea) and geal (bright) — bright as the sea.

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