Given name
Pàraig
Pàraig is a masculine given name. It is used in Scottish Gaelic.
Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
Pàraig is a form of Pàdraig. Pàdraig probably comes from Latin, and ultimately from Old Welsh.
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Pàraig’s family of names
In Scottish Gaelic usage, Pàraig has a diminutive in Pàra. In Scottish Gaelic usage, Pàraig has a related form in Patrick. In Scottish Gaelic usage, Pàraig has a related form in Pàdraig.
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