Morrighan

Morrighan Meaning & Origin

About Morrighan
The name Morrighan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Mór Ríoghain," meaning "great queen" or "phantom queen." In Celtic mythology, Morrighan is a goddess associated with war, fate, and sovereignty. She is often depicted as a powerful and mysterious figure, embodying both the destructive and protective aspects of war. The name Morrighan carries connotations of strength, leadership, and otherworldly beauty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Morrighan are female.

Morrighan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/morrighan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Morrighan in Braille

Here's how to represent Morrighan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Morrighan in braille

How to Spell the Name Morrighan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Morrighan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Morrighan in sign language

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