Eithne Name Meaning

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The name Eithne is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word "éithne," meaning "kernel" or "grain."

In Irish mythology, Eithne was the daughter of the sea god Lir and the mother of the famous Children of Lir. According to the myth, Eithne had four children who were transformed into swans by their jealous stepmother. The story is an emblem of tragic beauty and transformation.

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