Fintan in Ogham
Fintan 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.
FIN-tan. White fire, or a form of Fionntán.
Fintan in Ogham
᚛ᚃᚔᚅᚈᚐᚅ᚜
Irish form: Fintan. English listing: Fintan. Pronunciation: FIN-tan.
White fire, or a form of Fionntán.
| Fid | Latin | Name | Tree (medieval) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ᚃ | F | Fearn | Alder |
| ᚔ | I | Idad | Yew |
| ᚅ | N | Nion | Ash |
| ᚈ | T | Tinne | Holly |
| 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 Fintan in Ogham?
Letter by letter as Fintan. 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.