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Where does “Erin” come from?

Erin derives from Irish Éirinn, the dative singular of Éire, whose ultimate origin and meaning remain unknown.

Ancestry of “Erin”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1IrishÉirinn—

Words derived from “Erin”

  • erinite
Every word from Irish Éirinn →