Áine (given name)
Pronunciation | [ˈaːnʲə] |
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Gender | Feminine |
Language(s) | Irish |
Origin | |
Meaning | Radiance |
Region of origin | Ireland |
Áine (Irish pronunciation: [ˈaːnʲə]) is an Irish language feminine given name.[1] It means "radiance" and was the name of the Irish Celtic goddess of wealth and summer: Áine.
Notable people
[edit]- Áine Brady (born 1954), Irish Fianna Fáil politician and teacher
- Áine Rose Daly, British actor and singer
- Áine Lawlor (born 1965), Irish radio broadcaster
- Áine Minogue (born 1977), Irish harpist
- Áine Murphy, Northern Irish politician
- Áine Ní Chonaill (born 1952), Irish activist
- Áine Ní Mhuirí, Irish actress
- Áine O'Gorman (born 1989), Irish footballer
- Áine Phillips, Irish performance artist
- Áine Ní Murchadha, Princess of Leinster, fl. 1169
- Áine Ní Duinn Sleibhe, Queen of Airgíalla, died 1171
- Áine Ní Donnchada, Queen of Breifne, died 1386
- Áine Ní Eochagain, Queen of Fermanagh, died 1466
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ÁINE - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 13 December 2024.