| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Old Norse |
| Meaning | protected 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
- Eir - Goddess or valkyrie associated with medical skill
References
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.