Irish

Síofra

Pronounced SHEE-fraShare

Meaning: Elf; sprite

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Síofra uses the Irish word for an elf or sprite. Its adoption as a personal name dates to the twentieth century, despite the older folklore association.

Spellings & variants

  • Sheefra

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Síofra comes from Irish.

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