Áine
/ˈaːnʲə/
Áine is the Irish form of the female given name Aine.
Áine is used as a female given name of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaːnʲə/
Did you know?
- Although it sounds similar to the English name 'Anne', Áine has no linguistic connection to the biblical 'Hannah' from which 'Anne' is derived.
- The name Áine is associated with the goddess of sovereignty, meaning that in ancient times, the land itself was personified as a woman by this name.
- In Irish folklore, the goddess Áine is said to reside on a hill in County Limerick, where she is believed to bring wealth and abundance to the land.
Examples in context
- Bhí Áine ag rince sa ghairdín.Áine was dancing in the garden.
- An bhfuil Áine ag teacht?Is Áine coming?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil tú ag feasacht Áine?Do you know Áine?
- CathalTá, ba mhuintearach í.Yes, she was a local.
- SaoirseIs mise dlúidchara Áine.I am Áine's close friend.
- CathalTá sí go hiontach!She is wonderful!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Áine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
