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Irish Baby Name · Girl

Sinéad

Pronounced: shi-NAYD

Meaning: God is gracious (Hebrew origin)

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Janet, Jane, Jenny
Variants
Sineád
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

The Irish form of Janet/Jeanette, in continuous use since the medieval period. Famous bearer: singer Sinéad O'Connor.

The story behind Sinéad

A medieval Irish form of the Norman Jeannette, used continuously and popular through every era.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; Gaelic form of Janet / Jeanette.

Did you know?

Singer Sinéad O'Connor brought the name to global recognition in the 1980s.

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