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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Maureen
- Variants
- Muirinn
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
A Gaelic name derived from the word for sea, sometimes used as a diminutive of Muireann. Connected to Ireland's strong sea-naming tradition.
The story behind Muirín
A modern Irish coinage rather than a traditional name, used in coastal communities.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; affectionate name from sea-element.
Did you know?
From muir (sea) with a diminutive ending; suggests a child of the sea.
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