Dymphna - Girl Dog Names

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Dymphna

/ˈdɪmfnə/

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Rare

Meaning

Fawn or deer-like

Symbolizes innocence, gentleness, and purity, often linked to spiritual healing and compassion for those suffering emotional distress.

Symbolism

Embodies protection for the mentally afflicted, inner strength amid suffering, and a connection to divine grace and serene resilience.

Etymology: Derived from the Old Irish word 'damh' meaning 'ox' or possibly 'fawn', though some scholars suggest a link to a diminutive form implying 'little fawn'; the name was Latinized as Dymphna due to phonetic adaptation in medieval texts.

Style & Origin

traditional

gentle

ancient

Cultural Background

Of Irish origin, Dymphna is rooted in early Christian hagiography and associated with Saint Dymphna,

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