Niall in Ogham
Niall 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.
NEE-al. Champion, or cloud — the etymology is debated.
Niall in Ogham
᚛ᚅᚔᚐᚂᚂ᚜
Irish form: Niall. English listing: Niall. Pronunciation: NEE-al.
Champion, or cloud — the etymology is debated.
| Fid | Latin | Name | Tree (medieval) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ᚅ | N | Nion | Ash |
| ᚔ | I | Idad | Yew |
| ᚐ | A | Ailm | Silver fir / pine |
| ᚂ | L | Luis | Rowan |
| ᚂ | L | Luis | Rowan |
Tree names are manuscript tradition, not a claim that this person appears on a fifth-century stone.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Niall in Ogham?
Letter by letter as Niall. 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.