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Lirael

Lirael is a girls' name of English origin meaning “daughter of the Clayr.”

pronunciation

LEER-ay-el

meaning & origin

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.

famous people named Lirael

  • Lirael (character in Garth Nix's Old Kingdom series)
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