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Gráinne

GRAW-nyeh

/ˈɡrɔːnjɛ/

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Syllable breakdown

gráinne

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
Grace; grain goddess; love
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Heroine of Irish mythology who eloped with Diarmuid; the 'ghr' blend is distinctive

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