Orin
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Orin is a name derived from St. Odran or Odran (pronounced O-rawn and meaning "brunette") in Irish Gaelic, who was the chariot driver of St. Patrick and died protecting him. Odhra is itself derived from the Gaelic name ("Otteran") for otter. Seventeen saints have used the name and Odhran, abbot of Meath, was one of the 12 devotees who accompanied St. Columba to Iona. When he died soon after their arrival, Columba saw Odhran's soul ascending to heaven following a battle between angels and devils. The name is spelled several ways including Orrin in English; and Oran, Orin and Ohdran in Irish Gaelic. In Hebrew, the name Oren means "pine tree" or "ash tree" or "tree of light."
[edit] People
Orin is the name of:
- Orrin Hatch, United States Senator from Utah
- Orin Smith, Chairman and former President and CEO of Starbuck's
- Orin, personal name of the fictional Aquaman in DC Comics
- Orin Myth, a short story writer from Maine.
[edit] Other
Orin can refer to the following locations:
Other meanings:
- Orin, a spirit guide described in Sanaya Roman's book Living with Joy
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