Doolin

Meaning of the name Doolin. Listen and learn how to pronounce Doolin so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name.

MEANING: From dubh ”"black”" and lan ”"blade, sword”" means “”black sword.”" Dubhlainn loved the fairy queen and legendary harpist Aoibhell who gave him her cloak of invisibility to wear in battle.

GENDER: Boy | Male

IRISH NAME: Doolin Dubhlainn

PRONUNCIATION: “dove + lin”

ENGLISH: Doolin

AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Doolin and read along with the meaning)

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