YouTube Series
Ogham Word of the Day
One Ogham word, every day. Each short video covers the spelling in the ancient Irish alphabet, what the word means, and how it would have appeared carved on a standing stone.
Subscribe on YouTubeWhat Is the Ogham Word of the Day?
Ogham is the oldest form of written Irish, carved on standing stones across Ireland, Wales, and Scotland from around the 4th century AD. Each of its 25 characters — called feda — is named after a tree or plant, from Beith (birch) to Idad (yew).
The Word of the Day series picks a single Irish or Old Irish word each day, shows you how it transliterates into the Ogham script, and explains the meaning and any interesting history behind it. Each video is under two minutes — a quick daily dose of the ancient Irish alphabet.
Whether you are researching an Ogham tattoo, studying the Irish language, exploring Celtic heritage, or just curious about one of the world's most unusual scripts, the series is designed to make Ogham approachable one word at a time.
Full guide: What is Ogham? →The Ogham Alphabet
25 letters, each named after a tree. Beith, Luis, Fearn, Sail, Nion — and 20 more.
See all 25 letters →Stone Database
Browse 400+ real Ogham inscriptions from standing stones across Ireland and Britain.
Explore the stones →Frequently Asked Questions
How often is a new Ogham word posted?
New videos are added to the playlist regularly. Subscribe to the YouTube channel to get notified when each new word drops.
What language are the words in?
The series covers words in English, Modern Irish, and Old Irish. English words are shown as transliterations into Ogham script. Irish words show how Ogham was originally used — the language it was designed for.
Can I suggest a word?
Yes — leave a comment on any video on the YouTube channel with your suggestion. Word requests and name requests are always welcome.
Is Ogham the same as the Irish language?
Ogham is a writing system, not a language. It was used to write Old Irish. Modern Irish uses the Latin alphabet. Think of Ogham as the original script for the Irish language — like how ancient Egyptian had hieroglyphs.
Can I use Ogham to write modern English words?
Yes, through transliteration — mapping English sounds onto the closest Ogham equivalents. This is how most Ogham tattoos work. Use our free translator to try it.