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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Personification of the sea in Irish mythology, linked to the Old Irish word for 'sea'
- Origin
- Irish (mythological)
- Pronunciation
- LEER
Lir is a short, sea-rooted Irish name, pronounced LEER. It's the name of the personification of the sea in Irish mythology, and it's linked to the Old Irish word for 'sea'. If you want a brief name with a clear mythological Irish origin, Lir fits neatly.
Meaning & Origin of Lir
Meaning: Personification of the sea in Irish mythology, linked to the Old Irish word for 'sea'.
Origin: Irish (mythological).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lir
LEERIPA /lɪər/
Popularity of Lir
Lir does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Lir mean?
Personification of the sea in Irish mythology, linked to the Old Irish word for ‘sea’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lir?
Lir is pronounced LEER (IPA: /lɪər/).
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