Saoirse (given name)
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| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪərʃə, ˈsɜːrʃə/ SEER-shə, SUR-shə Irish: [ˈsˠiːɾˠʃə] |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | 'freedom' |
Saoirse is an Irish feminine given name meaning 'freedom' which became popular in Ireland in the 1920s.[1][2]
People named Saoirse
[edit]- Saoirse Ronan (born 1994), Irish and American actress
- Saoirse Noonan (born 1999), Irish footballer
- Saoirse-Monica Jackson (born 1993), Northern Irish actress
- Saoirse McHugh (born 1990), Irish-American environmentalist
Characters named Saoirse
[edit]- Saoirse, a little girl in the 2014 film Song of the Sea
- Saoirse, a guardian spirit in the 2017 videogame Nioh
- Saoirse, a woman in "Natural Justice", the first episode of the Irish television series Single-Handed.
See also
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Saoirse". Baby Names of Ireland. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ Ó Séaghdha, Darach (3 March 2022). "The Irish For: The rise of Rían - the latest baby names in Ireland". thejournal.ie. The Journal. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
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