Muirgen

mur-in
Irish
"born of the sea"

Muirgen Origin and Meaning

The name Muirgen is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "born of the sea".

Muirgen in Irish mythology was turned into a mermaid and then brought back to land after 300 years and transformed back into a woman -- which must have been quite a shock. Muirgen's original name was Liban. Muirgen may also be spelled Muireann or Muirenn.

Muirgen in Pop Culture

  • Muirgen
    mermaid in Irish mythology
  • Murron MacClannough
    wife of William Wallace in film "Braveheart"