Irish girl name
Fionnabhair Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Fionnabhair means fair phantom. From Old Irish find, meaning fair or white, and siabair, meaning phantom or spirit.
Fionnabhair, spelled Findabair in Old Irish, is the daughter of Medb and Ailill of Connacht in the Ulster Cycle. In the Táin Bó Cúailnge her hand in marriage is offered as a prize to tempt warriors to fight, and the tale of Fraoch also features her. The name is traditionally understood as fair phantom. It is a rare name with a flowing, romantic sound, and it can be shortened to Finn or Fia. Parents who love old Irish romances will find it a striking choice with a very long pedigree.
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Variants of Fionnabhair
FindabairFinnabairFinnabhair
Fionnabhair popularity: Ireland vs the US
Fionnabhair does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fionnabhair mean?
Fionnabhair means "fair phantom". From Old Irish find, meaning fair or white, and siabair, meaning phantom or spirit.
How do you pronounce Fionnabhair?
Fionnabhair is pronounced FIN-uh-vir.
What is the origin of Fionnabhair?
Fionnabhair is of Irish origin. From Old Irish find, meaning fair or white, and siabair, meaning phantom or spirit.