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Dymphna Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "dymphna" is "virgin martyr and patroness of the mentally ill", and is used often for "girls".

Name
dymphna
Meaning
virgin martyr and patroness of the mentally ill
Pronunciation
dimp-na
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Dymphna Name Details

Dymphna was a seventh-century Irish princess who fled to Belgium to escape her mentally ill father. However, her father eventually discovered her hiding place and beheaded her. She became known as Saint Dymphna and is venerated as the patron saint of the mentally ill and those suffering from nervous disorders.

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