How to pronounce Síle?

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Pronunciation of Síle in ireland

Síle is pronounced as

SHE la


Síle is pronounced as: Phonetic Spelling:[ SHE la ]

Type of Name:

First name

Language:

Irish

Alternate Spelling(s):

Sheila, Sheelagh

Meaning:

Irish version of Roman name Julia - most likely derived from the common English variant, Celia

Additional Information:

The more common English language spelling of the name (Sheila) is a phonetic recording of the Irish Gaelic name Síle. The English language version of the name Julia is Celia.
Sheela na Gigs are figurative carvings of naked women displaying an exaggerated vulva found on 11th and 12th century cathedrals and castles throughout Europe. They are often positioned over doors or windows to ward off evil spirits and demons. The name comes from the Irish Síle na gcíoch (Julia of the breasts).


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Pronunciation of Síle in ireland

SHE-la


Type of Name:

First name

Language:

Irish

Alternate Spelling(s):

Sheila, Sheelagh

Meaning:

Irish version of Roman name Julia - most likely derived from the common English variant, Celia

Additional Information:

The more common English language spelling of the name (Sheila) is a phonetic recording of the Irish Gaelic name Síle. The English language version of the name Julia is Celia.
Sheela na Gigs are figurative carvings of naked women displaying an exaggerated vulva found on 11th and 12th century cathedrals and castles throughout Europe. They are often positioned over doors or windows to ward off evil spirits and demons. The name comes from the Irish Síle na gcíoch (Julia of the breasts).


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