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How to pronounce Róísín?

Pronunciation of Róísín in Galway

The pronunciation of Róísín is

R oh Sh ee n
  • r sounds like the 'r' in rat
  • oh sounds like the 'o' in so
  • sh sounds like the 'sh' in ship
  • ee sounds like the 'ee' in see
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no

"The Name, Róisín, originates in Ireland. The name is made famous, the world over thanks to the Thin Lizzy song 'Róisín Dubh' (Dark Rosaleen), though the name Róisín featuring in song by far predates Thin Lizzy. Originally the subject of the love song, Róisín Dubh, the poem/song features nationalistic and political undertones, which indicate that Róisín, the subject of the song, is a euphemism for the Island of Ireland."

Type of Name: Róisín
Origin: Irish
Other spelling(s): Rosheen
Meaning: Little Rose


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Pronunciation of Róísín in Galway

The pronunciation of Róísín is

RO-ShEEn

"The Name, Róisín, originates in Ireland. The name is made famous, the world over thanks to the Thin Lizzy song 'Róisín Dubh' (Dark Rosaleen), though the name Róisín featuring in song by far predates Thin Lizzy. Originally the subject of the love song, Róisín Dubh, the poem/song features nationalistic and political undertones, which indicate that Róisín, the subject of the song, is a euphemism for the Island of Ireland."

Type of Name: Róisín
Origin: Irish
Other spelling(s): Rosheen
Meaning: Little Rose


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