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Ros

Pronounced: ROS / RUS

Meaning: Wood; promontory; red

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Ross
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

Borne by Ros Ruadh, legendary king of Leinster, and used in many medieval Irish genealogies.

The story behind Ros

Borne by Ros Ruadh, a brother of Conchobhar mac Nessa, in some Ulster Cycle traditions.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; topographical name.

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From the Irish word for promontory or wood; appears in countless Irish placenames.

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