Meitheamh
/ˈmʲehəvˠ/masculine
Meitheamh is the Irish word for June.
Meitheamh is the name used for the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: sixth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Which one should you use?
Meitheamh is the standard name for the month, whereas Mí an Mheithimh translates specifically to "Month of June".
How does it change in a sentence?
Meitheamh is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmʲehəvˠ/
Did you know?
- While many European months are named after Roman gods, Meitheamh has no connection to any deity, instead originating from a Proto-Celtic term for 'midsummer'.
- In the Gaelic calendar, the transition into Meitheamh coincides with the peak of the 'bright half' of the year.
- The Irish calendar historically viewed the months of Meitheamh and Iúil as the peak of the agricultural growing season.
Examples in context
- Beidh mé ag teacht ar ais go hÉireann i gcuideachta mo chlann i Meitheamh.I will be returning to Ireland with my family in June.
- Tá Meitheamh anseo.June is here.
Example conversation
Cian and Aoife are discussing their summer holiday plans.
- CianNuair a thabharfaidh tú an saoire, a Aoife?When will you take the holiday, Aoife?
- AoifeBeidh mé ag dul i Meitheamh.I will be going in June.
- CianAn bhfuil an aimsir go hálainn ansin?Is the weather beautiful there?
- AoifeTá, tá Meitheamh an t-am is fearr.Yes, June is the best time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “June” translations and entries Meitheamh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Meitheamh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
