Grania

Grania is an Irish name primarily used for girls. The meaning of Grania is 'love', derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'gràdh', which comes from the Old Irish word 'grád‎', meaning 'love'. Grania could have also been derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'grán', which translates to 'grain'. Some famous personalities named Grania include Grania Renihan, a singer and songwriter best known for 'The Hit Songs Of Andrew Lloyd Webber', and Grania Willis, an Irish author and former editor of The Irish field who was the third Irish woman to climb Mount Everest. Grania Willis published her book titled 'Total High: My Everest Challenge' in 2005. In 1986, Morgan Llywelyn, an American-born Irish author, published a novel called 'Grania: She-King Of The Irish Seas', a fictional story based on the life of Grace O'Malley, often referred to as the Pirate Queen. A Broadway musical was made by Richard Maltby, Jr. based on the novel in 2007. Many believe that people named Grania tend to show characteristics such as strength, vision, and intelligence. 

Gender

Girl

Meaning

grain of corn

Origin

Irish, variation of Grainne (gran-ya)

Numerology

G is for golden, memories you share.

R is for refreshing, the sparkling you.

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

Lucky

Grania lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Grania

• Grania (or Grace) O'Malley (born Gráinne Ní Mháille) Irish pirate
• Grania Meve Rosaura Lady Normanby, Irish heiress of the Guinness brewing family
• Grania Rosette Makatu Rubomboras Ugandan electrical engineer and corporate executive
• Grania Sybil Enid Langrishe Irish botanical illustrator and artist
• Grania Davis American SF novelist

Grania in Pop Culture

• "Diarmuid and Grania " play in poetic prose co,written by George Moore and W. B. Yeats