Irish

Laoise

Pronounced LEE-shaShare

Meaning: Origin uncertain; several Irish name relationships

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Laoise may relate to Luigsech or County Laois, and has also served as an Irish form of Lucy or Louise. Radiance is therefore not a single secure meaning for the name.

Spellings & variants

  • Leesha
  • Luighseach

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Laoise comes from Irish.

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