At a Glance
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MOH-rin
Moirean is a Scottish Gaelic girl's name. It appears in our list of 150+ Scottish Baby Girl Names Full of Highland Magic.
Meaning & Origin of Moirean
Origin: Scottish Gaelic.
A common claim: "Star of the sea" Actually: This meaning isn't well documented; it's more likely just a diminutive form of the Gaelic name for Mary than a standalone word meaning 'star of the sea.'
How to Pronounce Moirean
MOH-rin
Popularity of Moirean
Moirean doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Moirean
Similar Names
Sadhbh · Gràinne · Eimhear · Lasair · Caoilfhinn · Aigneas
