Emear
Ireland · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Emear
The name 'Emear' is a variant of the Irish name 'Emer' (or 'Eimear'), meaning "swift" or "ready," derived from the Old Irish word *éim* (swift, speedy).
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Etymology
The name 'Emear' is a variant of the Irish name 'Emer' (or 'Eimear'), meaning "swift" or "ready," derived from the Old Irish word *éim* (swift, speedy). It is used primarily in Irish and Gaelic cultures, with no specific religious association, and is historically notable as the name of the legendary wife of the hero Cú Chulainn in Irish mythology.
Emear currently ranks #529 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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