Oengus
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/ˈeɪŋɡəs/; /ˈæŋɡəs/
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/ˈəʊŋɡəs/; /ˈæŋɡəs/
one strength; unique vigor
Etymology
'Oengus' originates from Old Irish, specifically the word 'Óengus', where 'óen' meant 'one' or 'unique' and 'gus' meant 'strength' or 'vigor'.
'Óengus' developed from an earlier Celtic form (reconstructed Proto-Celtic elements *oino- 'one' + *gustus/'gus' 'strength/choice'), passed into Old Irish as 'Óengus' and later into modern English spellings such as 'Oengus' and 'Aengus'.
Initially it conveyed the sense 'one strength' or 'unique vigor'; over time it became established primarily as a personal name, notably for the mythological Irish god associated with youth and love.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a figure in Irish mythology — a god associated with youth, love, poetic inspiration, and beauty (often anglicized as Aengus or Óengus); also used as a male given name derived from that figure.
Oengus is a central figure in several Irish myths, celebrated as a god of love and youth.
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