Irish Baby Name · Girl

Síomha

Pronounced: SHEE-va

Meaning: Good peace, peaceful

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Sheeva
Variants
Síthmaith
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

An old Irish name borne by minor saints; revived in modern usage.

The story behind Síomha

A 21st-century Gaelic name, occasionally interpreted as deriving from sí (peace, otherworld).

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; modern coinage.

Did you know?

Modern Irish-language spelling that has surged in popularity since 2000.

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