Leannan
What does Leannan mean?
From the Irish and Scottish Gaelic leannan (leannán) 'lover, sweetheart, darling', a diminutive of leann 'affection, love'. Familiar from the folklore figure leannan sidhe, the fairy lover.
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What does the name Leannan mean?
Leannan means Lover, sweetheart. From the Irish and Scottish Gaelic leannan (leannán) 'lover, sweetheart, darling', a diminutive of leann 'affection, love'. Familiar from the folklore figure leannan sidhe, the fairy lover.
What is the origin of the name Leannan?
Leannan is of irish origin.
How do you pronounce Leannan?
Leannan is pronounced “LAN-awn.”
Is Leannan a boy or a girl name?
Leannan is most commonly used as a unisex name.
What names are similar to Leannan?
Names similar to Leannan include Casey, Darcy, Kane, Murphy, Quinn.
What names go well with Leannan?
irish names that pair well with Leannan include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.