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Origin and Meaning of the Name Ailill

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Gender:

Boy


Origin:	Gaelic


Meaning:	Uncertain; perhaps 'beautiful' or 'rock


Pronunciation:	(AL yil) [Guide]

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Miscellaneous Info for Ailill

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Irish Names, Mythological Names

Used in:

Gaelic speaking countries

Additional info:

The name Ailill could either be related to 'aileach' - 'rock' or 'rocky place' - or 'ailleacht' - 'beauty' or 'beautiful'.

According to legends, Aillill was a king of Connaught and married to Madhbh (Anglicised to Maeve). She was both his greatest competetor and love.