Behind the Name: Comments for the name Muirín

Comments for MUIRÍN:

In old Ireland, the name of the Virgin Mary was considered too holy to be used. The form Muire was reserved for the Virgin Mary. Muirín means "little Virgin Mary".

-- slainte4904 7/8/2008

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