Which Irish name means love?

Áine is the goddess of love and fertility, according to Irish legend. This feminine name means radiance or brilliance. Caomhán is a masculine name, meaning ‘beloved in Irish.’ It is the name of an early Irish saint.

Which name means gold in Irish?

Órfhlaith, Orla, Orlagh, and Órlait are some of the Irish names commonly associated with gold.

Which Irish name means darling?

Muirne, Caoimhe, Caomh, and Caomhán are some Irish names that reflect the meaning of ‘beloved’ or ‘darling.’

Which Irish name means angel?

Aingeal is the Irish cognate of Angela, derived from the Greek Angelos, meaning ‘the divine heavenly messenger.’

What is the Irish name for happiness?

Suibhne is derived from the Old Irish Suibne, meaning ‘joy,’ ‘pleasure,’ and ‘happiness.’ The name was a notable title borne by many famous Irish personalities in their early history.

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145 Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sean	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Saoirse	Girl	Liberty; Freedom
Seamus	Boy	One who grips at the heel; One who supplants; May god protect
Sloan	Boy	Warrior; Raider; Descendant of a raider
Siobhan	Girl	God is gracious
Stuart	Boy	Caretaker; Steward
Shaelyn	Girl	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Saylah	Unisex	Heaven; Fairy palace; Blind
Shaila	Girl	Stone; Mountain
Shaylynn	Girl	Gift; Learned; Favorable; Living by lake; Majestic; Courteous; Admirable

Shaelynn	Girl	Favorable; Good
Sully	Unisex	Dark eyes; To stain
Sloane	Boy	Warrior; Raider; Descendant of a raider
Shaylin	Unisex	Fine; Favorable; Learned
Seanna	Girl	God is gracious
Shauna	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Gift
Senan	Boy	Little old one
Shamus	Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Shanan	Girl	Ancient; Wise; Old and wise river
Shalynn	Girl	Good; Favorable; Learned; Silence; Beautiful woman

Skyra	Girl	Black sky; Black clouds
Shealynn	Girl	One from the fairy palace
Sheamus	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Shylynn	Unisex	Majestic; Courteous; Waterfall; Admirable
Shayli	Unisex	Fine; Good; Favourable; Learned
Shavaughn	Boy	The Lord's mercy and grace
Shaily	Girl	Fine; Good; Favourable; Learned
Sair	Boy	River swallowing rivers; Four; Walk; Poet
Shaiden	Unisex	Peaceful warrior
Shayleen	Girl	A girl from a fairy land; A girl from a magical place

Shaylie	Girl	An admirable woman
Sinead	Girl	God is gracious; God gratified
Shelia	Girl	Blind; Heavenly
Solan	Boy	Sun
Shiela	Girl	Heavenly; Dim sighted
Shaela	Girl	From the fairy palace; Blind
Seana	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Shaylah	Girl	Daughter of the Mountain; Hawk-like; Majestic; Courteous
Syan	Unisex	Greenish; Ancient; Enduring
Shaelin	Unisex	Fine; Good; Favourable; Learned

Seamas	Boy	Irish variation of James; A supplanter
Shailee	Girl	Fine; Good; Favourable; Learned
Shaymus	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Shanen	Boy	Old; Ancient; Wise; Old river or wise river
Samaire	Girl	Dawning Sun; Morning star
Slone	Boy	Warrior; Raider; Descendant of a raider
Shonn	Boy	The kindness of God
Stokes	Unisex	Place; Dwelling; Person from Stoke
Shayn	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God's gift; Beautiful
Sheya	Unisex	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned

Shaughn	Boy	God is gracious
Slevin	Unisex	Descendant of Sléibhín; Glory; Fame; Praise; Pilgrim's cloak or mantle
Shean	Unisex	God is gracious
Sheehan	Boy	Descendant of Siodhach; Peaceful; Courteous
Shannah	Girl	Old; Ancient; Wise; Lily; Rose
Shontae	Girl	The kindess and graciousness of God
Sorcha	Girl	Bright; Radiant
Sorsha	Girl	She is a woman who shines brightly; Freedom
Shaylene	Girl	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Siersha	Girl	Freedom; Little star

Shalyn	Girl	Silence; Beautiful woman; Learned; Favorable
Shontal	Girl	One who is like a rock
Shannan	Girl	One who has many years
Shadyn	Girl	He who is supplanting
Sirin	Girl	Sweet; Long-lasting; Beautiful victory
Safana	Unisex	An immense grassy plain; Pearl; Ship; Daughter
Sacora	Unisex	Spiritually wise
Shanie	Girl	She who believes that the God is gracious
Sionna	Unisex	Possessor of wisdom
Shaughnessy	Unisex	Descendant of Seachnasach; Descendant of the elusive man

Sabia	Girl	Sweet; One who puts things together
Sabha	Girl	Sweet; Graceful; Beautiful
Sadb	Girl	A sweet and goodly person
Sadhbh	Girl	Sweet; Lovely
Saeran	Boy	He who is noble
Saffy	Girl	Wise; Gold leaves; Sweet
Safrah	Boy	The feeling of God's peace
Sagragni	Boy	One who is a ruler of people; A chief
Saibh	Girl	A sweet girl
Saligidvni	Boy	A person who loves freedom and likes to travel

Saorla	Girl	Free noblewoman; Free princess
Saraid	Girl	One who is excellent
Saraide	Girl	She who is the best
Scathach	Girl	One who is in the shadow
Scully	Boy	Descendant of the scholar
Seabern	Boy	Born of the sea
Seanan	Boy	Little old one
Seath	Unisex	Wolfish
Seersha	Girl	One who is free
Seireadan	Boy	He who is untamed

Setanta	Boy	Mythical son of Sualtam
Shae	Unisex	Admirable; Gift from God
Shaexon	Girl	A pretty and noble one
Shane	Unisex	God is gracious
Shanley	Unisex	Small; Ancient; Old Hero
Shannen	Unisex	Wise; Old river; Ancient
Shannessy	Unisex	One who lives next to a channel
Shannit	Girl	A hawk-like woman
Shannon	Unisex	Old; Ancient; Wise; Old river
Shannondoeh	Girl	The daughter of a wise river

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Infographic: Top Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

Parents want an adorable name for their child that fits their personality and sounds pleasing to the ear. Baby name lists can come in handy in such situations, giving parents various options for their precious children. Our infographic below has a collection of such attractive Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S. Read and share this with parents looking for a baby name for their newborn.

Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S(infographic)

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