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Irnes

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Irnes
GenderMale
Origin
Language(s)Old Norse
Meaningprotected headland
Other names
Nickname(s)Nes

Irnes is a rare masculine given name which means "Protected Headland" a compound of eir “protection” and nes “headland”.[1][2]

In Norse mythology, Eir is the goddess associated with healing. She is known to be one of the handmaidens of Frigg, who is wife of Odin, the king of the gods.

See also

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  • Eir - Goddess or valkyrie associated with medical skill

References

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  1. ^ "Irnes". babynamewizard.com.
  2. ^ "Irnes". actacroatica.com.