Save Gender Feminine Usage Irish Mythology Pronounced Pron. Care-in [key] Other Forms FormsCaireann Meaning & History In medieval Irish legends, this name was borne by the mother of Niall of the Nine Hostages, a concubine of King Eochu (or Eochaid). She was treated harshly by his jealous wife Queen Mongfind, but later rescued by her son.
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