Nuala
Nuala (/ˈnuːlə/ NOO-lə, Irish: [ˈn̪ˠuəlˠə]) is an Irish feminine given name, derived from Irish mythology - being either a diminutive form of Fionnuala ("fair shoulder"), the daughter of Lir, or an alternate name for Úna (perhaps meaning "lamb"), wife of Finvarra, king of the fairies.
| Pronunciation | English: /ˈnuːlə/ NOO-lə Irish: [ˈn̪ˠuəlˠə] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Feminine |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old Irish |
| Meaning | Shoulder, lamb, born of the sea |
| Region of origin | Ireland, Irish diaspora |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Úna, Fionnuala |
In modern Irish storytelling, Nuala means "born of the sea".
People of this name include:
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