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Cliodhna

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Pronounced KLEE-nah /ˈkli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Irish Cliodhna, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the shapely one'); the Celtic goddess of love and beauty, a queen of the banshees of Munster; routes uncertain; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Goddess of love and beauty: Cliodhna is a Celtic goddess. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KLEE-nah'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowCeltic
MeaningFrom the Old Irish Cliodhna, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the shapely one'); the Celtic goddess of love and beauty, a queen of the banshees of Munster; routes uncertain; we note the myth

History & Origin

Cliodhna comes from the Old Irish Cliodhna, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the shapely one'); the goddess of love and beauty (routes uncertain, which we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KLEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, goddess-of-beauty at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Cliodhna is a Celtic name of uncertain meaning (variously 'the shapely one') — the goddess of love and beauty, a queen of the banshees of Munster — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the myth; said 'KLEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Cliodhna — Celtic mythology; routes uncertain

Variations

ClionaClidna

Nicknames

Clio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cliodhna mean?

Cliodhna is Old Irish, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the shapely one'); the goddess of love and beauty, a queen of the banshees. The routes are uncertain. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Cliodhna?

It's said KLEE-nah /ˈkli.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cliodhna a boy or girl name?

Cliodhna is a girl's name.

How popular is Cliodhna?

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

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