Fionnghuala

Fionnghuala (reformed spelling: Fionnuala) is an Irish language female given name.

Fionnghuala was a highly popular woman's name in medieval Ireland. It continues to be used, as well as in the forms Fionnuala and Nuala. The meaning of Fionnghuala is 'fair-shouldered', which is interpreted as fair headed.

Bearers of the name
  • Fionnghuala Ní Conchobhair, Princess of Connacht, died 1247.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Briain, died 1282.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Máel Sechnaill, Abbess of Meath, died 1286.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Chonchobair, Abbess of Killcrevanty, died 1301.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Choncobuir, died 1306.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Conchobair, died 1335.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Fhingin, died 1344.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Mail Shechlainn, Queen of Breifne, died 1347.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Cheallaigh, Lady of Clanricarde, died 1380.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Chatháin, died 1381.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Uidhir, died 1382.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Conchobuir, died 1392.
  • Fionnghuala Bean Uí Eaghra, died 1398.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Madadhan, died 1398.
  • Fionnghuala Bean Uí Suibne Fanad, died 1400.
  • Fionnghuala Bean Uí Cellaigh, Queen of Uí Maine, died 1403.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Ragnaill, died 1418.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Dochartaigh, died 1440.
  • Fionnghuala Níc in Airchideochain, died 1479.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Diarmata Ruaidh, died 1489.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Con Mara, died 1490.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Conchubhair Fáilghe, died 1447.
  • Fionnghuala Níc Uidhir, died 1496.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Donnchada, died 1505.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Briain, Queen of Tír Chonaill, died 1428.
  • Fionnghuala Ní Craith, died 1531.
  • Fionnghuala O'Reilly, born 1994, Irish model

Other uses
  • Fionnghuala (Dungeons & Dragons), a fictional deity

See also
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