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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Anya, Aine, Anne
- Variants
- Aine, Anya
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
A goddess of summer, sovereignty and prosperity in Irish mythology, associated with Cnoc Áine (Knockainey) in County Limerick. Also borne by an early Irish saint.
The story behind Áine
Daughter of the Tuatha Dé Danann king Eógabal, Áine was wronged by King Ailill Aulom and bit off his ear; on Midsummer Eve people walked sunwise around Cnoc Áine with torches in her honour.
Mythology & legend
Goddess of summer, sovereignty and prosperity; fairy queen of Munster.
Did you know?
Cnoc Áine (Knockainey) in Limerick is named for her and was a midsummer-eve gathering place for centuries.
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