Irish Baby Name · Boy

Uinseann

Pronounced: IN-shən

Meaning: Conquering (Latin origin)

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Vincent
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

The Irish form of Vincent; used in Ireland from the medieval period through devotion to Saint Vincent.

The story behind Uinseann

The standard Irish form of Vincent, current especially in 19th-century Catholic Ireland.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; Gaelic form of Vincent.

Did you know?

Uinseann Mac Eoin was the 18th-century Catholic bishop of Killala.

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