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GirlPronounced Irish /ˈsˠɔɾˠ.ə.xə/; American English /ˈsɔɹ.kə/; American English /ˈsɔɹ.ʃə/; British English /ˈsɔː.kə/; British English /ˈsɔː.ʃə/; Scottish Gaelic /ˈs̪ɔɾ.ɔ.xə/Scottish Gaelic language family

Sorcha

A name meaning "radiant, bright".

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Sorcha is a girl name meaning "radiant, bright".

Pronunciation: Irish /ˈsˠɔɾˠ.ə.xə/; American English /ˈsɔɹ.kə/; American English /ˈsɔɹ.ʃə/; British English /ˈsɔː.kə/; British English /ˈsɔː.ʃə/; Scottish Gaelic /ˈs̪ɔɾ.ɔ.xə/.

GenderGirl
Meaningradiant, bright
PronunciationIrish /ˈsˠɔɾˠ.ə.xə/; American English /ˈsɔɹ.kə/; American English /ˈsɔɹ.ʃə/; British English /ˈsɔː.kə/; British English /ˈsɔː.ʃə/; Scottish Gaelic /ˈs̪ɔɾ.ɔ.xə/
Language familyScottish Gaelic

Meaning and history

The name means "radiant, bright" in Irish. It has been in use since late medieval times. It is sometimes Anglicized as Sarah (in Ireland) and Clara (in Scotland).

Notes and context

Usage: irish, scottish gaelic