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Seosamh

Pronounced: SHO-səv

Meaning: He shall add (Hebrew origin)

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Joseph
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

The Irish form of Joseph, in use from the medieval period.

The story behind Seosamh

The standard Irish form of Joseph, in continuous use since the medieval period.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; Gaelic form of Joseph.

Did you know?

Seosamh Mac Grianna was one of the great prose writers of the Irish-language revival.

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