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Éanna

Pronounced: AY-na

Meaning: Bird-like

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Enda
Variants
Énda, Enda
Stronghold region
Connacht

Overview

A modern variant of Énda; borne by Saint Énda of Aran. Used in contemporary Ireland.

The story behind Éanna

Saint Éanna of Aran founded the first Aran monastery and is remembered as the father of Irish monasticism.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; 5th-century Irish saint.

Did you know?

His monastery on Inishmore was the school where Brendan, Ciarán and many other great Irish saints studied.

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