Flann
See also: flann
Old Irish
Etymology
Literally meaning "red", see flann.
Proper noun
Flann m or f
- a unisex given name
Inflection
For the male given name:
| singular | dual | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|
| nominative | Flann | — | — |
| vocative | Flainn | — | — |
| accusative | FlannN | — | — |
| genitive | FlainnL | — | — |
| dative | FlaunnL | — | — |
Initial mutations of a following adjective:
- H = triggers aspiration
- L = triggers lenition
- N = triggers nasalization
The declension of the female given name is unattested, but given its adjectival origin, it may be like this:
| singular | dual | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|
| nominative | FlannL | — | — |
| vocative | FlannL | — | — |
| accusative | FlainnN | — | — |
| genitive | FlainneH | — | — |
| dative | FlainnL | — | — |
Initial mutations of a following adjective:
- H = triggers aspiration
- L = triggers lenition
- N = triggers nasalization
Mutation
| radical | lenition | nasalization |
|---|---|---|
| Flann | Ḟlann | Flann pronounced with /β̃-/ |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in Old Irish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
- Gregory Toner, Sharon Arbuthnot, Máire Ní Mhaonaigh, Marie-Luise Theuerkauf, Dagmar Wodtko, editors (2019), “flann”, in eDIL: Electronic Dictionary of the Irish Language