It means great queen.

Irish female folklore names. Sorcha - An Irish form of the name Sarah meaning radiant. The Washing women is the type of Banshee who haunts the lonely streams of Scotland and Ireland. The Fianna lived many hundreds of years ago.

Irish mythology has many powerful and interesting women. Asrai - are small and delicate female faeries who melt away into a pool of water when captured or exposed to sunlight. Sorcha is often confused with the popular name Saoirse which means freedom.

Usually before any man could officially become. Bean-Nighe - ben-neeya Similiar to that of the Banshee. Legend has it that she conceived Ciarán after swallowing a star that had fallen into her mouth while she lay sleeping.

Étaín - In Irish mythology she was a sun and horse goddess who was the lover of Midi. These Irish folklore baby names will help you find the perfect name for your little one. Probably the most recognizable figure among women in Irish myths is Queen Medb.

Every man of the Fianna was chosen for his strength and bravery and was specially trained in warfare and was made a champion among warriors. The mother of Saint Ciarán of Seir was also named Líadan. Here is a rundown of the ten greatest female singers that have come out of IrelandList of Songs in order of appearanceHard TimesCianach CorrachHarrys Game.

According to ancient Irish folklore a Caoránach is the mother of demons and deathly spirits. Bean Mhi BEN-vee Lady of Meath. She is the Irish goddess of death destiny and fertility.