Áine
/ˈaːnʲə/
The English name Ann is translated into Irish as Áine or Ánna.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA |
|---|---|
| Áine | /ˈaːnʲə/ |
| Ánna |
These are female given names used in the Irish language.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Ulster dialect, the name Ann can be represented as Aighne.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaːnʲə/
Did you know?
- In Irish mythology, Áine is the name of a powerful fairy queen and a goddess of summer, wealth and sovereignty.
- The name Áine is rooted in the Old Irish word án, which means 'bright' or 'splendid'.
- The name Áine is often associated with the solar deity of the sun and is linked to the celebration of the summer solstice.
Example sentences for Irish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Cathal is asking Saoirse about a friend.
- CathalAn bhfuil Áine sa teach?Is Áine in the house?
- SaoirseTá, tá sí sa chistin.Yes, she is in the kitchen.
- CathalAn bhfuil sí réidh?Is she ready?
- SaoirseTá Áine ag teacht anois.Áine is coming now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ann” translations and entries Áine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Áine, CC BY-SA 4.0.
