About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Riona, Regina
- Variants
- Ríonach, Riona
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
Borne by Ríoghnach, mother of Saint Finnian of Movilla, and by various medieval Irish queens.
The story behind Ríoghnach
Mother of the legendary kings Fiachra and Coirpre by Niall; her name simply means queenly.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; royal queen-name.
Did you know?
Wife of Niall of the Nine Hostages and mother of two High Kings.
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