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Irish Baby Name · Girl

Ríoghnach

Pronounced: REE-nakh

Meaning: Queenly

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Riona, Regina
Variants
Ríonach, Riona
Stronghold region
Ulster

Overview

Borne by Ríoghnach, mother of Saint Finnian of Movilla, and by various medieval Irish queens.

The story behind Ríoghnach

Mother of the legendary kings Fiachra and Coirpre by Niall; her name simply means queenly.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; royal queen-name.

Did you know?

Wife of Niall of the Nine Hostages and mother of two High Kings.

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