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'''Orla''' (pronounced OR-lah) is an Irish girls name; variations in spelling but not pronunciation include Orlaith and Orlagh. In the [[Irish language|Irish language]] ór means gold and Orla is generally taken to mean golden lady/princess. |
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Orla (female name) originates from Orflaith in the Gaelic language, meaning Golden Princess. |
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The origin of the name dates back to pre-Christian Celtic Ireland and it is still in use today. Orla was a name shared by both the daughter and sister of Ireland’s most famous High King [[Brian Boru|Brian Boru]]. |
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Revision as of 23:01, 6 May 2007
Orla (pronounced OR-lah) is an Irish girls name; variations in spelling but not pronunciation include Orlaith and Orlagh. In the Irish language ór means gold and Orla is generally taken to mean golden lady/princess.
The origin of the name dates back to pre-Christian Celtic Ireland and it is still in use today. Orla was a name shared by both the daughter and sister of Ireland’s most famous High King Brian Boru.