Saoirse (given name)

Saoirse
Pronunciation/ˈsɪərʃə, ˈsɜːrʃə/ SEER-shə, SUR-shə
Irish: [ˈsˠiːɾˠʃə]
Genderfemale
LanguageIrish
Origin
Meaning'freedom'

Saoirse ( Irish: [ˈsˠiːɾˠʃə] ⓘ; anglicised /ˈsɪərʃə/, /ˈsɛərʃə/, or /ˈsɜːrʃə/ ) is an Irish-language female given name meaning "freedom". It became popular in Ireland in the late 20th century. The actress Saoirse Ronan has given the name prominence internationally since her 2007 breakthrough in Atonement.

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