"Fionnaghuala" is a Gaelic name composed of two words, "fionn" meaning "fair" or "white" and "ghuala" meaning "shoulder." The unusual spelling of the name can be explained with IPA phonetic transcription as /fɪnˠəɣuːlˠə/. The letter "n" with a tilde over it suggests a nasal sound, while the letter "gh" indicates a guttural "g" sound. The two syllables beginning with "u" are pronounced like the "oo" in "soon." This name is commonly given to girls in Ireland and Scotland.
The word "Fionnaghuala" is of Scottish and Gaelic origin. It is a compound name derived from two elements: "Fionn" and "Ghuala".
1. Fionn: It comes from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name "Fionn", which means "fair" or "white". It is often associated with the color of light hair or fair complexion.
2. Ghuala: The second element, "Ghuala", is derived from the Irish word "ghuala", meaning "shoulder". This word is also associated with the concept of support or protection.
When combined, "Fionn" and "Ghuala" create the name "Fionnaghuala", which can connote the idea of a fair or white being with protective or supporting shoulders.