Áine

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Áine means "brightness" or "radiance". In Irish mythology, Áine was a goddess of summer, fertility, and love. She was associated with the sun and was said to bring people happiness and success.
Pronunciation
A-nyə(Irish)
The name Áine is pronounced "aw-nya" in Irish.
Popularity
Áine is not a very common name outside of Ireland, but it has become more popular in recent years thanks to the growing interest in Irish culture and traditions. It is a unique and beautiful name that is sure to make a statement wherever it is used.

cartoon of the name Áine
Cartoon of Áine

Áine Name meanings & History

The name Áine means "brightness" or "radiance". In Irish mythology, Áine was a goddess of summer, fertility, and love. She was associated with the sun and was said to bring people happiness and success. Means "radiance, brilliance" in Irish. This was the name of a goddess of love and fertility in Irish legend, thought to dwell at the hill of Cnoc Áine in Limerick. It has sometimes been Anglicized as Anne. Áine is commonly used as a given name for girls in Ireland, but it can also be used as a surname. It is a versatile name that can be used in a variety of situations and contexts, and it is suitable for people of all ages.

Zodiac Sign of Áine: Action Aries

Synonyms of Áine:

A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Action,Ambitious

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

N: Nitpicking,Nervous,Nice,Nagging,Nutrition,Neurosis,Neat

E: Expressive,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Enliven

Áine is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There have been many notable people with the name Áine, including Áine Lawlor, an Irish journalist and broadcaster, and Áine McDonnell, an Irish singer-songwriter. In mythology, Áine was worshipped as a goddess and was one of the most powerful and influential figures in Irish spirituality.

Related Names to Áine

Aineen, Ainey, Ayn, Anya, Ann, Ainead, Aineas

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