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Fionnabhair

In Irish mythology, Fionnabhair (Old Irish Findabair or Finnabair) is the daughter of Queen Medb of Connacht and Ailill, whose beauty is exploited by her mother to persuade a long line of warriors to face the legendary hero Cú Chulainn in single-combat. All are defeated and killed, a bloody battle ensues, and Fionnabhair drops dead of shame when she discovers that she has inadvertently been the cause of all the death and destruction.

Fionnabhair is most likely derived from Old Irish fionn “white” + síabar “spectre”, making it a cognate of the Old Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, which is the root of Arthurian Guinevere. It may also derive from Old Irish find "white, fair" and abair "brow; eyelash".

Variants include Fionavar (used in the Fionavar Tapestry trilogy by Guy Gavriel Kay), Finnavear, Fennor/Fennore (found in several Irish place names), Finora/Fenora and Fionnúir.

Gender

Girl

Origin

Irish

Numerology

F is for fickle, you can change your mind!

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

N is for nice, need I say more?

A is for accomplished, in all that you do.

B is for befriend, it is so easy for you.

H is for happiness, you always bring.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

I is for intense, your zest of living.

R is for rapport, friends seek you.

Lucky

Fionnabhair lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

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