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Name Origin

Aengus is an Irish masculine given name meaning 'one choice' or 'chosen one'. It originates from Irish mythology, where Aengus was a god associated with love, youth, beauty, and poetry.

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Famous People

Aengus Ó Snodaigh (1968-)

Politician

  • Member of the Dáil Éireann (Irish Parliament)
  • Spokesperson on Education for Sinn Féin

Aengus Mac Grianna (1942-)

Poet and Translator

  • Published numerous poetry collections in Irish and English
  • Translated works by Shakespeare and Seamus Heaney into Irish

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