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Oisín

OH-sheen

/ˈoʊʃiːn/

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oisín

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
Little fawn; young deer
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

Son of Fionn Mac Cumhaill in Irish mythology; 'oi' = 'oh', 'sín' = 'sheen'

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