Brian in Ogham
Brian in Ogham is a modern letter-for-letter rendering, not a surviving monument. Each fid is listed with its medieval tree name. Use the Irish form if you want the closer heritage spelling.
BREE-an. Often linked to Brian Boru; the older meaning is uncertain.
Brian in Ogham
᚛ᚁᚏᚔᚐᚅ᚜
Irish form: Brian. English listing: Brian. Pronunciation: BREE-an.
Often linked to Brian Boru; the older meaning is uncertain.
| Fid | Latin | Name | Tree (medieval) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ᚁ | B | Beith | Birch |
| ᚏ | R | Ruis | Elder |
| ᚔ | I | Idad | Yew |
| ᚐ | A | Ailm | Silver fir / pine |
| ᚅ | N | Nion | Ash |
Tree names are manuscript tradition, not a claim that this person appears on a fifth-century stone.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Brian in Ogham?
Letter by letter as Brian. Open the translator to copy the glyphs.
Is this the historical spelling on a stone?
No. This is a modern transliteration of a living name.