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Eithne

Girl NameIrish Origin

Meaning

Means "kernel, grain" in Irish. This was the name of a 5th-century Irish saint, sister of Saint Fide

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Eithne and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Spirituality
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Integrity
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Creativity
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Kindness
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Intelligence

Famous People Named Eithne

Eithne Duggan

Eithne Duggan is a former camogie player, captain of the All Ireland Camogie Championship winning team in 1998.

AmbitionResilienceSuccess

Eithne (opera)

Eithne, also known as Éan an Cheoil Bhinn (The Bird of Sweet Music), is considered by many critics to be the first full-scale opera written and performed in the Irish language.

CharismaCreativity

Eithne Strong

Eithne Strong (née O'Connell, 1923–1999) was a bilingual Irish poet and writer who wrote in both Irish and English.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Eithne Tháebfhota

Eithne Tháebfhota ("of the Long Side") was one of the daughters of the king Cathaír Mór.

LeadershipSuccess

Eithne and Sodelb

Eithne and her sister SodelbOther forms of their names include Ethne, Eithene and Eithnea (Latinised) and Sodbhealbh, Soidhelbh and Sodelbia (Latinised).

CompassionSpiritualityWisdom

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Eithne in Other Languages

EnglishEdna
IrishEdna
IrishEithne
ScottishEdna
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