Saoirse
Meaning of Saoirse
Rooted in the Irish Gaelic word for “freedom,” Saoirse—pronounced SEER-shuh—carries a clear echo of libertas, the Latin ideal that threads through Western history. First lifted into everyday speech during Ireland’s fight for independence, the name now resonates far beyond the Emerald Isle, helped by Oscar-nominated actor Saoirse Ronan and a scattering of fearless fictional heroines. U.S. records show a brisk climb from single-digit births in the mid-1990s to a 2021 high of 344, evidence of growing interest in distinctive, culture-rich choices. Saoirse thus offers parents a compact statement of independence: traditional yet contemporary, lyrical yet firm, a name that wears both its history and its modern confidence with quiet poise.
Pronunciation
Irish Gaelic
- Pronunced as SEER-shuh (/ˈsirʃə/)
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Notable People Named Saoirse
| Saoirse Ronan is an American-born Irish actress acclaimed for her roles in period dramas, with a Golden Globe win and multiple Oscar and BAFTA nominations. |
