Gráinne
GirlOrigin: Irish
Pronounced: GRAW-nya
Pronunciation source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%A1inne_(given_name)
Meaning
“of uncertain origin; perhaps from grán 'grain' (a harvest goddess) or gráin 'terror'”
Cultural Notes
Gráinne is the heroine of the tale of Diarmuid and Gráinne; Gráinne Mhaol was the 16th-century pirate queen of Mayo.
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Rarity: uncommon
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Famous People Named Gráinne
- Gráinne Mhaol (pirate queen Grace O'Malley), Gráinne Seoige (broadcaster)
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