Aengus

== Middle Irish == === Alternative forms === Óengus === Etymology === From Old Irish Oíngus, from oín (“one”), from Proto-Celtic *oinos, from Proto-Indo-European *óynos (“single, one”). The etymology of the second element is disputed; most likely it is gus (“strength, vigour”), from Proto-Celtic *gustus, or it may be from Proto-Celtic *guseti (“choose”). === Proper noun === Aengus m (genitive Aengusa) (Irish mythology) The Gaelic god of love, youth, and poetic inspiration, son of the Dagdae and Boann of the Túatha Dé Danann. a male given name, corresponding to Angus ==== Descendants ==== Irish: Aonghas Manx: Anghus Scottish Gaelic: Aonghas, Aonghus === Mutation ===