Murna as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Murna

What is the meaning of the name Murna ?

The baby name Murna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MUR-nah (IPA: /ˈmɜːrnə/ or /ˈmɜrnə/).

Murna is Irish in Origin.

Murna is an Anglicized Irish given name derived from Old Irish Muirne (pronounced MUR-na), built on muirn ‘love, affection, merriment.’ It carries meanings such as ‘beloved,’ ‘affectionate,’ and ‘mirthful.’ In early Gaelic legend, Muirne Muncháem (“Muirne of the Fair Neck”) is the mother of the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill, lending the name a storied literary pedigree. Spelling has varied across manuscripts and modern revivals, but the core sense of tender warmth remains.

Usage has been sporadic: Muirne persists in Ireland in literary and revivalist circles, while Murna appears as a simplified Anglicization. The 20th century popularized the Anglicized variant Myrna - largely through actress Myrna Loy - which often eclipsed Murna in English-speaking records. Recognized variants include Muirne (Irish), Murna (Anglicized), and Myrna; not to be confused with the unrelated Slavic Mirna (‘peaceful’). The name suits parents seeking a rare, tradition-rich Gaelic choice.