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12/16/2022, 4:22 PM Mike C
12/12/2011, 1:30 AM SeaHorse15 merge 2 names
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9/25/2006, 10:04 AM seanh
9/3/2006, 5:18 AM seanh

Name Moninna
Gender Feminine
Usage Irish, History
Pronounced Pron. mo-nin-a(Irish)
Other Forms FormsBlinne, Modwena/Modwenna, Monenna, Monina, Moninne; Darerca
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

From the hypocorism Mo-Ninne or Moinnine which meant "my ninne"; ninne was the first word this saint spoke. Saint Moinnine or Moninna (c.432-518) of Killeavy in County Armagh, Ireland was supposedly baptised and confirmed by Saint Patrick. She built a convent at Killeavy at the foot of Slieve Gullion and was buried under a granite slab in the churchyard. There is a holy well dedicated to her further up on the slopes of Slieve Gullion.
Added 9/3/2006 by seanh