Grania
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Grania
The given name 'Grania' is derived from the Gaelic word 'gráinne', meaning 'grain' or 'love', and is related to the Proto-Celtic word '*grann-', which referred to a type of grain or a kernel.
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Etymology
The given name 'Grania' is derived from the Gaelic word 'gráinne', meaning 'grain' or 'love', and is related to the Proto-Celtic word '*grann-', which referred to a type of grain or a kernel.
The name 'Grania' is primarily associated with Irish culture and is the name of a legendary queen in Irish mythology, Gráinne, who was the wife of Fionn mac Cumhaill.
Grania currently ranks #3,795 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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