Name meaning
Saoirse
means “freedom”
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Irish, English, American
- Say it
- SEER-shah
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Saoirse is the Irish word for freedom. It came into use as a name in the 20th century, after Irish independence. The actress Saoirse Ronan made it known around the world.
Roots
From Irish saoirse (freedom).
Where it is used
A modern Irish favourite.
Famous people named Saoirse
- Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse name FAQ
What does the name Saoirse mean?
Saoirse means “freedom”. From Irish saoirse (freedom).
Where does the name Saoirse come from?
Saoirse is of Irish origin. Today it is used in Irish, English, American families.
How do you pronounce Saoirse?
Saoirse is usually pronounced SEER-shah.
Is Saoirse a boy's or a girl's name?
Saoirse is mostly feminine.
Who are famous people named Saoirse?
Saoirse Ronan.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.