Meaning of the name Phelim. Listen and learn how to pronounce Phelim so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name.
MEANING: feidhil “”beauty”” or “”ever good.”” Three kings of Munster bore the name. Feidhelm Mac Crimthainn was both a king of Munster and a Bishop of Cashel. He contested the sovereignty of Ireland with the O’Neill kings. He was unsuccessful in the ensuing battle and in 842 AD the annals record… “”The crosier of devout Feidhelm was abandoned in the blackthorns. Neill, mighty in combat, took it by right of victory.””
GENDER: Boy | Male
IRISH NAME: Phelim Feidhelm
PRONUNCIATION: “fail + im”
ENGLISH: Phelim
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