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Saoirse

A name meaning "freedom".

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Saoirse is a girl name meaning "freedom".

GenderGirl
Meaningfreedom
Language familyIrish

Meaning and history

The name means "freedom" in Irish Gaelic. It was first used as a given name in the 20th century.

Notes and context

Usage: irish

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