Irish Baby Name · Girl

Síofra

Pronounced: SHEE-fra

Meaning: Sprite, elf, changeling

About the name

Origin
Irish
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

From the Irish word for a sprite or changeling; a modern given name in increasing use since the 1990s.

The story behind Síofra

A modern Gaelic Revival name evoking the otherworld of Irish folklore.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; folkloric name.

Did you know?

From síofra, an Irish word for fairy or sprite.

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