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GirlPronounced American English /ˈaɪɹ.lənd/; British English /ˈaɪ.ə.lənd/English language family

Ireland

This name comes from the name of the European island country, derived from Irish Gaelic Éire, which may mean something like "abundant land" in Old Irish.

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Ireland is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈaɪɹ.lənd/; British English /ˈaɪ.ə.lənd/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈaɪɹ.lənd/; British English /ˈaɪ.ə.lənd/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name comes from the name of the European island country, derived from Irish Gaelic Éire, which may mean something like "abundant land" in Old Irish.

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Usage: english

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