Irnes is a rare masculine given name which means "Protected Headland" a compound of eir “protection” and nes “headland”.[1][2]
Gender | Male |
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Origin | |
Language(s) | Old Norse |
Meaning | protected headland |
Other names | |
Nickname(s) | Nes |
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
edit- Eir - Goddess or valkyrie associated with medical skill