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Gráinne

GRAWN-yeh

/ˈɡrɑːnjɛ/

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Gráinne

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
Love; grain; she who inspires love
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Heroine of the Irish legend 'Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne' — Ireland's Tristan and Isolde

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