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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Marion, Marian
- Variants
- Muirenn
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Borne by Muireann ingen Echach, the foster-mother of Caílte mac Rónáin in the Fenian Cycle, and by various medieval queens.
The story behind Muireann
Multiple Muireanns appear in early Irish saga and hagiography.
Mythology & legend
Mother of Fionn's foster-brother Caílte; also borne by saints and queens.
Did you know?
Muireann was the foster-mother of Caílte mac Rónáin in the Fenian Cycle.
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