Setanta
Irish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Setanta
Setanta means "the one who strikes" or "the striker," derived from Old Irish *set- (to strike) and the agentive suffix -anta.
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Etymology
Setanta means "the one who strikes" or "the striker," derived from Old Irish *set- (to strike) and the agentive suffix -anta. The name is primarily Irish, most famously borne by Cú Chulainn in Ulster Cycle mythology, and has been used in Irish culture throughout history, particularly among those with nationalist or cultural pride in Irish heritage.
Setanta currently ranks #326 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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