Diarmait

Irish

"free man"

Diarmait Origin and Meaning

The name Diarmait is a boy's name.

Diarmait is a masculine Irish name with ancient Gaelic origins, representing an older form of the more common Diarmuid or Dermot. The name derives from the elements 'di' (without) and 'airmit' (injunction, prohibition), essentially meaning 'freeman' or 'without enemy.' In Irish mythology, Diarmait was a famous warrior of the Fianna and the lover of Gráinne in the tragic love story 'The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne.' The name carries strong associations with Irish heritage and Celtic traditions. While relatively uncommon outside Ireland, Diarmait offers an authentic alternative to more widely-used Irish names, preserving the rich historical pronunciation and spelling patterns of traditional Gaelic.