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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Fair/white sea
- Origin
- Old Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MWIR-in
Muireann is an Old Irish girl's name pronounced MWIR-in, and it means "fair/white sea." It has a worldly, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel, a fit for parents drawn to the ocean and the wide outdoors.
Meaning & Origin of Muireann
Meaning: Fair/white sea.
Origin: Old Irish.
How to Pronounce Muireann
MWIR-inIPA /ˈmwɪrən/
Popularity of Muireann
Muireann 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.
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FAQ
What does the name Muireann mean?
Fair/white sea.
How do you pronounce Muireann?
Muireann is pronounced MWIR-in (IPA: /ˈmwɪrən/).
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