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Muireann

MWIR-en

/ˈmwɪrɛn/

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muireann

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
Sea-white; sea-bright
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

'Muir' means sea in Irish; a poetic name evoking sea foam

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