Little Dark One
Pronunciation: DEE-druh
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Dierdre is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Little Dark One". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: DEE-druh. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Δίερδρη
Χριστιανικό όνομα με αδιευκρίνιστη σημασία
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
DEE-druh
IPA
/ˈdiːdrə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
11
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Peridot
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Dierdre is a legendary Irish heroine, the daughter of the high king of Ireland, Conchobar mac Nessa.
pre-Christian Ireland
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Dierdre
A Christian name with unclear origins and meaning
דירדרי
שם נוצרי שפירושו עצרה או שיבוש
Δίερδρη
Χριστιανικό όνομα με αδιευκρίνιστη σημασία
Dierdre
Christian name with uncertain meaning
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