Diarmaid

Gender Masculine
Usage Irish, Irish Mythology
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdʲiəɾˠ.ə.mˠədʲ/(Irish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Meaning unknown, though it has been suggested that it means "without envy" in Irish. In Irish legend this was the name of a warrior who became the lover of Gráinne. It was also the name of several ancient Irish kings.

Related Names

VariantsDermot, Diarmuid(Irish) Diarmait, Diarmuid(Irish Mythology)
DiminutiveDerry(Irish)
Other Languages & CulturesDiarmait(Old Irish) Dermid(Scottish) Diarmad(Scottish Gaelic)
Surname DescendantsDermott, MacDermott, Mac Diarmada, McDermott(Irish)

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Categories

feelings, kings, legend, mythology, saints, uncertain etymology, warriors
Entry updated December 1, 2024