Seoirse
/ˈʃoːɾˠʃə/
The Irish word for the male given name George is Seoirse.
Seoirse is used as a proper noun for the male given name George.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Munster Irish, the variant Seóirse is used for George.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃoːɾˠʃə/
Did you know?
- The transition from the Old Northern French 'Georges' to the Irish Seoirse shows the influence of Norman French on the Irish language.
- The name 'George' belongs to a class of names in Irish that are 'loanwords' rather than 'native' Gaelic names.
- While the name comes from the Greek word for 'farmer', the Irish form Seoirse does not carry any agricultural connotation.
Examples in context
- Is mise Seoirse.I am George.
- Tá mé ag caint faoi Seoirse.I am talking about George.
- Conas atá tú, a Sheosaimh?How are you, George?
- An bhfuil tú ag teacht leo, a Sheosamh?Are you coming with them, George?
- Beidh mé ag imeacht le Gearóid.I'll be leaving with George.
- Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú, a Ghearóid?How are you doing, George?
- Cá bhfuil an leabhar a bhronn Seóirse orm?Where is the book George gave me?
- Chonaic mé Seoirse sa siopa.I saw George in the shop.
Example conversation
Saoirse and Cathal are talking about a friend.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil Seoirse anseo?Is George here?
- CathalNíl, níl Seoirse anseo.No, George is not here.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil sé ag obair?Is he working?
- CathalTá Seoirse ag obair anocht.George is working tonight.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “george” translations and entries Seoirse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Seoirse, CC BY-SA 4.0.
