Where does “naomhaich” come from?
naomhaich (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Scottish Gaelic Naomh, from Middle Irish naem, from Old Irish noíb, from Proto-Celtic noibos, from Proto-Indo-European neybʰ-, from Proto-Indo-European ney-, from Cebuano -hi.
naomhaich (Scottish Gaelic): saint, hallow, consecrate, sanctify
Definitions
- saint, hallow, consecrate, sanctify
Ancestry of “naomhaich”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | Naomh | Saint |
| 2 | Middle Irish | naem | — |
| 3 | Old Irish | noíb | holy, sacred |
| 4 | Proto-Celtic | noibos | holy, sacred |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | neybʰ- | blessed, holy, fortunate |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | ney- | to shine; to be aroused, shine; to be excited |
| 7 | Cebuano | -hi | — |
Words derived from “naomhaich”