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Fionn

FYUN

/fjʌn/

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fionn

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
Fair; white; bright
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

Name of Fionn Mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool), legendary Irish hero; 'fio' = 'fyuh'

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