The baby name Murnah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MUR-nah (approx. IPA: /ˈmʊr.nə/; Indonesian pronunciation closer to /murˈna/).
Murnah is Malay in Origin.
The baby name Murnah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MUR-nah (approx. IPA: /ˈmʊr.nə/; Indonesian pronunciation closer to /murˈna/).
Murnah is Malay in Origin.
Murnah is a rare Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Muirne (pronounced MOOR-na), borne in early Irish legend by the mother of Fionn mac Cumhaill. The root muirn/muirne denotes affection or love, giving the sense "beloved" or "tender." The spelling with final -h is a modern, phonetic flourish, preserving the soft final vowel.
Variants include Muirne, Murna, Muirna, and the better-known Myrna; Mirna appears in international use but is often Slavic in origin ("peaceful") and etymologically distinct. Usage of Murnah itself is contemporary and rare, while Myrna enjoyed mid-20th-century popularity in the Anglophone world, influenced by actress Myrna Loy. In Ireland, revived interest in Gaelic names has kept Muirne/Murna in occasional circulation, with Murnah offering a distinctive, heritage-rich twist.
Murnah is a genuine rarity. We hold just 10 recorded uses of it, from 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
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