Conchobar (Old Irish pronunciation: [ˈkonxovar]; also spelled Conchobor, Conchobur; in Modern Irish: Conchobhar, Conchubhar, Conchúr, Munster Irish: [kɾˠʊˈxuːɾˠ]) is an Irish male name meaning "lover of canines".
How do you say conchobar in Irish?
Conchobhar
- MEANING: Means “”lover of hounds.”” Conchobhar MacNessa was the king of Ulster and, according to legend, was born on the same day as Christ. ...
- GENDER: Boy | Male.
- PRONUNCIATION: “”con + r””
- ENGLISH: Conor, Connor.
Who was Conchobar?
Conchobar mac Nessa (son of Ness) is the king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. He rules from Emain Macha (Navan Fort, near Armagh).