Irish boy name
Oisín Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Oisín means little deer. From Old Irish Oisín, meaning little deer
Oisín means little deer, a diminutive of os, the Irish word for deer. In the Fenian Cycle he is the poet-warrior son of Fionn mac Cumhaill and the deer-woman Sadhbh. He is best known for his years in Tír na nÓg with Niamh, and for his return to Ireland to find three centuries had passed. In the eighteenth century James Macpherson's Ossian poems borrowed his name, which spread it across Europe. Oisín is a popular Irish choice today, and its warm, poetic sound suits families who value storytelling.
Variants of Oisín
OisinOssianUsheenOsheen
In Irish myth
Oisín was a poet and warrior of the Fianna, son of Fionn mac Cumhaill, who spent what seemed a few years in the Otherworld with Niamh.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oisín mean?
Oisín means "little deer". From Old Irish Oisín, meaning little deer.
How do you pronounce Oisín?
Oisín is pronounced UH-sheen.
What is the origin of Oisín?
Oisín is of Irish origin. From Old Irish Oisín, meaning little deer.