Étaín

At a Glance

Meaning

Uncertain; possibly related to Old Irish words for either 'jealousy' or 'shining, brightness'

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

ay-TEENListen

Etain is an Irish name, pronounced ay-TEEN. Its meaning isn't settled: it may be related to Old Irish words for either 'jealousy' or 'shining, brightness,' and no single translation is agreed on. You'll sometimes see Etain called a goddess of transformation and reincarnation, but in the old tales she's usually a mortal or otherworldly heroine rather than a formally worshipped goddess.

Meaning & Origin of Etain

Meaning: Uncertain; possibly related to Old Irish words for either 'jealousy' or 'shining, brightness'.

Origin: Irish.

A common claim: Etain is sometimes called a goddess of transformation and reincarnation, with her name glossed as 'jealousy' or 'brightness.' Actually: She's usually a mortal or otherworldly heroine in the old tales rather than a formally worshipped goddess, and no single translation of her name is agreed on.

How to Pronounce Etain

Popularity of Etain

Etain 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 Etain mean?

Uncertain; possibly related to Old Irish words for either ‘jealousy’ or ‘shining, brightness’.

How do you pronounce Etain?

Etain is pronounced ay-TEEN (IPA: /eɪˈtiːn/).

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