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Eithne

OriginGaelic
Meaning"nut kernel"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#2662

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  • Eithne

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  • Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin

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  • Eithne Dunne

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  • Eithne Coyle

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  • Eithne Walls

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Eithne in pop culture

  • Ethniu or Eithne

    Irish mythological figure; daughter of the Fomorian leader Balor; mother of Lugh

  • Also translates as Etna; both pronunciations are used across Ireland

    depending on dialect

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