Muireann
mwer-in
Irish
"sea white, sea fair"
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Updated Wed Jun 04 2025
Muireann Origin and Meaning
The name Muireann is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "sea white, sea fair".
The popular Irish name Muireann comes from a mythical mermaid who was tranformed into a woman by a saint. Pronunciation is like the surname of the actress Helen Mirren, but with the spin of a w sound after the initial M.
Popularity of the name Muireann
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Famous People Named Muireann
- Muireann Nic AmhlaoibhIrish folk singer of group Danú
The name Muireann in Pop Culture
- Muireann Muncháemmother of Fionn mac Cumhail in Irish mythology
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