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Saoirse

The name Saoirse is of Irish origins and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their daughter. It has been taken from the Gaelic word ‘saoirse’, which gained popularity during the Irish War of Independence when the Irish Army fought against the British Army to liberate the land of Ireland. As such, it is seen as a popular and patriotic name in Ireland. According to its Irish origins, the meaning of Saoirse is ‘freedom’ or ‘liberation’. The name further gained popularity with the rise of the Irish actress Saoirse Ronan, who is known for her award-winning roles in 'Lady Bird', 'Atonement' and 'Little Women'. The Irish soccer player Saoirse Noonan is another notable public figure to have this name, among several others.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

liberty

Origin

Irish

Numerology

S is for sensible, the practical side.

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

R is for realist, the way you are.

S is for smile, it gives you face value.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

Lucky

Saoirse lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Saoirse

  • Saoirse Úna Ronan Irish actress
  • Saoirse Scott American actress
  • Saoirse Moore daughter of singer Gary Moore of band Thin Lizzy
  • Saoirse Casey Irish singer; daughter of singer Paddy Casey
  • Saoirse Roisin Hill daughter of Courtney Kennedy Hill; granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy
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Saoirse in Pop Culture

  • Saoirse one of the main characters in "Song of the Sea," an 2014 animated film
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