Emer
Emer is a female given name in Irish.
Emer is used as a feminine proper noun for a person's name.
Did you know?
- While Emer is a traditional name, it is often used as a phonetic equivalent for the English name 'Emma' in Irish contexts.
- In Irish mythology, Emer was the wife of the hero Cú Chulainn and was renowned for possessing the six gifts of poetry, beauty, voice, sweet tongue, wisdom and chastity.
- While modern English speakers might pronounce it similarly to 'air' or 'amber', the traditional Irish pronunciation emphasizes a short 'e' sound, similar to the first syllable in 'effort'.
Examples in context
- Tá áthas orm aithne a chur ort, Éimhear.I'm delighted to meet you, Emer.
- Éimhear, is aoibhinn liom do ainm.Emer, I love your name.
- Is breá liom éisteacht le scéalta Éimhear.I love hearing Éimhear's stories.
- Chonaic mé Emer inné.I saw Emer yesterday.
- An bhfuil Emer sa seomra?Is Emer in the room?
Example conversation
Two friends are looking for a third friend at a party.
- CianAn bhfuil Emer anseo?Is Emer here?
- SiobhánNíl, níl sí anseo fós.No, she isn't here yet.
- CianAn bhfuil sí ag teacht?Is she coming?
- SiobhánTá sí ag teacht anois.She is coming now.
