Boann

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Pronounced BOH-an /ˈbo.æn/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Irish Boann, 'white cow; she of the white cattle' (bo, 'cow', + finn, 'white'); the Celtic goddess of the river Boyne, which bears her name; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: White cow; she of the white cattle: Boann is the Celtic river-goddess. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'BOH-an'). We note the goddess.

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Origin LowCeltic

MeaningFrom the Old Irish Boann, 'white cow; she of the white cattle' (bo, 'cow', + finn, 'white'); the Celtic goddess of the river Boyne, which bears her name; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Boann comes from the Old Irish Boann, 'white cow; she of the white cattle' (bo, 'cow', + finn, 'white'); the goddess of the river Boyne (we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'BOH-an').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, white-cow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Boann is 'white cow; she of the white cattle' in Old Irish (bo + finn) — the goddess of the river Boyne, which bears her name — a crisp, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'BOH-an').

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References — Boann — Celtic mythology; goddess

Variations

BoandBóinn

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Boann mean?

Boann is Old Irish for 'white cow; she of the white cattle' (bo + finn); the goddess of the river Boyne. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Boann?

It's said BOH-an /ˈbo.æn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Boann a boy or girl name?

Boann is a girl's name.

How popular is Boann?

Boann is a very rare name in the U.S.