Fionnuala - Unique Names

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Fionnuala

/fjʊnˈuːlə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Fair-shouldered or white shoulder

Represents inner strength, resilience, and enduring beauty through hardship, symbolizing loyalty and transformation.

Symbolism

Embodies purity, grace under pressure, and spiritual endurance; often linked to nature, particularly water and birds, due to its mythological ties to swans and lakes.

Etymology: Derived from the Old Irish elements 'fionn' meaning 'white' or 'fair' and 'guala' meaning 'shoulder', thus translating to 'fair-shouldered'. It originates in early Gaelic literature and is central to Irish folklore.

Style & Origin

traditional
elegant
ancient

Cultural Background

Of Irish origin, Fionnuala is deeply rooted in Gaelic mythology and tradition, most famously associa

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