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Sorcha.

a female given name from Old Irish, sometimes anglicized as Claire (as a rough translation) or Sarah (due to phonological similarity).

6 characters2 syllables approx.Gaeilge language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈsɔɾˠəxə/
  1. a female given name from Old Irish, sometimes anglicized as Claire (as a rough translation) or Sarah (due to phonological similarity).

    feminine
Where this word comes from

From sorcha (“bright, clear, conspicuous”), from Old Irish sorchae (“bright, luminous”).

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