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.
Did you know?
From the Irish word for promontory or wood; appears in countless Irish placenames.
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