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Saoirse

SER-sha

/ˈsɜːrʃə/

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Syllable breakdown

saoirse

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
Meaning
Freedom; liberty
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

One of the most deceptive Irish spellings — entirely counterintuitive; name of actress Saoirse Ronan

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