name
Irish
Muirgheal
MWIR-yul
/ˈmwɪrjʊl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
muirgheal
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
- Meaning
- Bright as the sea; sea brightness
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
'gh' in Irish is lenited, making a soft 'y' or 'gh' sound; 'muir' = sea
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