Irish boy name
Maoldúin Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Maoldúin means devotee of the fort. From Irish maol, meaning devotee or tonsured, and dún, meaning fort.
Maoldúin is the hero of the Voyage of Máel Dúin, an early Irish sea-voyage tale in which a young man sets out to avenge his father with a crew in a boat and travels from island to island, each with its own marvels. The tale is among the best of the immram or voyage genre. The name has also been preserved as the surname Muldoon. Maoldúin is a rare name with a strong sea feel, and is fitting for a family who love sailing, travel and adventure, though the spelling may need explaining.
Variants of Maoldúin
Máel DúinMaelduinMuldoon
Maoldúin popularity: Ireland vs the US
Maoldúin 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 Maoldúin mean?
Maoldúin means "devotee of the fort". From Irish maol, meaning devotee or tonsured, and dún, meaning fort.
How do you pronounce Maoldúin?
Maoldúin is pronounced MWAYL-doon.
What is the origin of Maoldúin?
Maoldúin is of Irish origin. From Irish maol, meaning devotee or tonsured, and dún, meaning fort.