Meaning of the Irish name Gormlaith. Listen and learn how to pronounce Gormlaith so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name.
MEANING: Anglicized as Barbara. May come from gorm “illustrious” or “splendid” and flaith “queen, princess.” Lady Gormlaith, a legendary beauty, was queen of the Danes in Ireland as wife of Olaf, The Viking leader of Dublin; later she was wife of Malachy II, king of Ulster and finally married Brian Boru (read the legend), king of Munster and later king of all Ireland. Her three sons, Sitric, Murdach and Donough continued to rule Ireland after The Battle of Clontarf where Brian Boru died in 1014.
GENDER: Girl | Female
IRISH NAME: Gormlaith Gormla Gormley
PRONUNCIATION: gorm + lee”
ENGLISH: Barbara
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