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Gender Feminine
Usage Irish Mythology
Pronounced Pron. /ˈi.məɹ/(American English) /ˈi.mə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Meaning unknown. In Irish legend she was the wife of Cúchulainn. She was said to possess the six gifts of womanhood: beauty, voice, speech, needlework, wisdom and chastity.

Related Names

VariantÉimhear
Other Languages & CulturesEimear, Éimhear(Irish) Eimhir(Scottish Gaelic)
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Popularity

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classic   natural   wholesome   refined   strange  

Categories

beauty, uncertain etymology, Ursula K. Le Guin characters, virtues, wisdom
Entry updated December 1, 2024