Lirael
Lirael is a girls' name of English origin meaning “daughter of the Clayr.” A literary invention by Australian author Garth Nix, Lirael is the protagonist of the Old Kingdom series ('Lirael,'…
how do you pronounce Lirael?
LEER-ay-el
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what does Lirael mean?
The name Lirael means “daughter of the Clayr.” It comes from the English language tradition.
A literary invention by Australian author Garth Nix, Lirael is the protagonist of the Old Kingdom series ('Lirael,' 2001), a librarian and necromancer who discovers her true identity. The name has a Hebrew-influenced sound.
who are famous people named Lirael?
- Lirael (character in Garth Nix's Old Kingdom series)
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