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Ruairí

ROO-ree

/ˈruːriː/

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ruairí

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
Red king; red-haired king
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

Also spelled Ruairí, Ruairigh; 'dh' is silent; related to Rory

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