masculine Orrin

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Origin:
irish (gaelic)
Name Root:
odhrÁ > ODHRÁN
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Irish “odhrá > odhrán,” meaning “dark-haired, a brown one, a little pale green one, pale green, sallow.” Seventeen saints have used the name Odhran. St. Odhran of Iona was an Irish abbot and one of the 12 devotees. After serving as abbot of Meath, he journeyed to Scotland with St. Columba to promote the faith and died at Iona. Odhran was the first Irish monk to die at Iona. He may have founded Latteragh Abbey in Tipperary and is considered the principal patron saint of Waterford, Ireland. His name day is celebrated on October 27.

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irish

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irish
Italian (Medieval)
gaelic (latinized)
archaic polish

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Numerological Values: #2

If a person's name-number is 2, he is considered to be co-operative and highly adaptable to any circumstance in life. 2 is associated with teamwork, mediating and working for the goodness of others. People with the name-number 2 tend to be good friends and are kind, helpful individuals.

Chakra Number: #2
Sacral Chakra "Swadhisthana"

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Color meaning: Orange

The color orange radiates warmth and happiness, combining the physical energy and stimulation of red with the cheerfulness of yellow. Orange relates to 'gut reaction' or our gut instincts, as opposed to the physical reaction of red or the mental reaction of yellow. Orange offers emotional strength in difficult times. It helps us to bounce back from disappointments and despair, assisting in recovery from grief.

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