HeyRuaHow to say “forename” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhainm
- English:
- forename
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-an-im” /ˈɾʲeːvˌanʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- réamhainmneacha (forenames)
- Genitive singular:
- réamhainm, an réamhainm (e.g. litriú an réamhainm, the spelling of the forename)
- Genitive plural:
- réamhainmneacha, na réamhainmneacha (e.g. litriú na réamhainmneacha, the spelling of the forenames)
What does “réamhainm” mean?
- forename
- A person's first name, which comes before the surname.Also: first name, given name, Christian name.
Other Irish words for forename: céadainm (first name)
“Réamhainm” with the article
The plural of forename in Irish is réamhainmneacha. Here is réamhainm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réamhainm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhainm, the Irish word for forename.
Other nouns in Irish
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Forename in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forename?
The Irish for forename is réamhainm (pronounced “RAYV-an-im”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhainmneacha.
How do you pronounce réamhainm in Irish?
Réamhainm is said like “RAYV-an-im” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌanʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of forename in Irish?
The plural of réamhainm is réamhainmneacha; with the article, na réamhainmneacha means “the forenames”. The genitive plural is réamhainmneacha, as in litriú na réamhainmneacha (the spelling of the forenames).
What is the difference between réamhainm and sloinne?
Réamhainm is your first name (for example Máire), while sloinne is your surname (for example Ní Bhriain).
