HeyRuaHow to say “Muireann” in Irish
- Irish:
- Muireann
- English:
- Muireann
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MWIR-un” /ˈmˠɪɾʲən̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Muirne (e.g. teach Mhuirne, Muireann's house)
What does “Muireann” mean?
- Muireann
- A traditional Irish female given name, sometimes anglicised as Murinn or Morin.Also: muirne, Irish girl's name, female name.
“Muireann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Muireann, the Irish word for Muireann.
Muireann is ainm do m'iníon.
My daughter's name is Muireann.
Tá Muireann ag obair i mBaile Átha Cliath.
Muireann is working in Dublin.
Chonaic mé Muireann ar scoil inniu.
I saw Muireann at school today.
Is é seo leabhar Mhuirne.
This is Muireann's book.
A Mhuireann, an dtiocfaidh tú liom?
Muireann, will you come with me?
Tá máthair Mhuirne an-chairdiúil.
Muireann's mother is very friendly.
Thug mé bronntanas do Mhuireann.
I gave Muireann a present.
Other nouns in Irish
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Muireann in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Muireann?
The Irish for Muireann is Muireann (pronounced “MWIR-un”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Muireann in Irish?
Muireann is said like “MWIR-un” (IPA /ˈmˠɪɾʲən̪ˠ/).
Does Muireann have a plural?
No. Muireann is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How do you address someone called Muireann?
In the vocative the name is lenited: 'a Mhuireann', as in 'Dia duit, a Mhuireann'.
Where does the name Muireann come from?
It is an old Irish name usually linked with 'muir' (sea), and it appears in early Irish literature, including as the name of Fionn mac Cumhaill's mother in some sources (also given as 'Muirne').
