Etain

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Pronounced eh-DEEN /ɛˈdin/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Irish Etain, of uncertain meaning (variously 'little jealous one; jealousy'); the radiant heroine of the Irish tale The Wooing of Etain, reborn across lifetimes; routes uncertain; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: The radiant heroine: Etain is a Celtic heroine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-DEEN'). We note the myth.

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MeaningFrom the Old Irish Etain, of uncertain meaning (variously 'little jealous one; jealousy'); the radiant heroine of the Irish tale The Wooing of Etain, reborn across lifetimes; routes uncertain; we note the myth

History & Origin

Etain comes from the Old Irish Etain, of uncertain meaning (variously 'little jealous one; jealousy'); the heroine of The Wooing of Etain (routes uncertain, which we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-DEEN').

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

Did you know? Etain is a Celtic name of uncertain meaning (variously 'little jealous one') — the radiant heroine of The Wooing of Etain, reborn across lifetimes — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the myth; said 'eh-DEEN').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Etain — Celtic mythology; routes uncertain

Variations

EtaoinEdain

Nicknames

Eta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Etain mean?

Etain is Old Irish, of uncertain meaning (variously 'little jealous one'); the radiant heroine of The Wooing of Etain. The routes are uncertain. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Etain?

It's said eh-DEEN /ɛˈdin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Etain a boy or girl name?

Etain is a girl's name.

How popular is Etain?

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