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Nuada

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Pronounced NOO-uh-dah /ˈnu.ə.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Irish Nuada, of uncertain meaning (variously 'cloud-maker' or 'catcher'); the first king of the Tuatha De Danann, called Airgetlam, 'of the silver hand'; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The Celtic king-god of the silver hand: Nuada is a Celtic god. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NOO-uh-dah'). We note the god.
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Origin LowCeltic
MeaningFrom the Old Irish Nuada, of uncertain meaning (variously 'cloud-maker' or 'catcher'); the first king of the Tuatha De Danann, called Airgetlam, 'of the silver hand'; routes uncertain; we note the god

History & Origin

Nuada comes from the Old Irish Nuada, of uncertain meaning (variously 'cloud-maker' or 'catcher'); the first king of the Tuatha De Danann, 'of the silver hand' (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'NOO-uh-dah').

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

Did you know? Nuada is of uncertain meaning in Old Irish (variously 'cloud-maker' or 'catcher') — the first king of the Tuatha De Danann, called 'of the silver hand' — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'NOO-uh-dah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Nuada — Celtic mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nuada mean?

Nuada is Old Irish, of uncertain meaning (variously 'cloud-maker' or 'catcher'); the first king of the Tuatha De Danann, 'of the silver hand'. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Nuada?

It's said NOO-uh-dah /ˈnu.ə.dɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nuada a boy or girl name?

Nuada is a boy's name.

How popular is Nuada?

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

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