Fionnghuala
Fionnghuala (reformed spelling: Fionnuala) is an Irish language female given name.
Fionnghuala was a highly popular woman's name in medieval Ireland. It continues to be used, as well as in the forms Fionnuala and Nuala. The meaning of Fionnghuala is 'fair-shouldered', which is interpreted as fair headed.
Bearers of the name[]
- , Princess of Connacht, died 1247.
- , died 1282.
- , Abbess of Meath, died 1286.
- , Abbess of , died 1301.
- , died 1306.
- , died 1335.
- , died 1344.
- , Queen of Breifne, died 1347.
- , Lady of Clanricarde, died 1380.
- , died 1381.
- , died 1382.
- , died 1392.
- , died 1398.
- , died 1398.
- , died 1400.
- , Queen of Uí Maine, died 1403.
- , died 1418.
- , died 1440.
- , died 1479.
- , died 1489.
- , died 1490.
- , died 1447.
- , died 1496.
- , died 1505.
- , Queen of Tír Chonaill, died 1428.
- , died 1531.
- Fionnghuala O'Reilly, born 1994, Irish model
Other uses[]
- Fionnghuala (Dungeons & Dragons), a fictional deity
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- Irish-language feminine given names