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How to pronounce Síle How to pronounce Síle?

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Pronunciation of Síle in Ireland

In Ireland, Síle is primarily classified as a first name. Click the play button to hear the Irish pronunciation    with the empahasis on 'shee'

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shee·luh 
  • sh sounds like the 'sh' in ship
  • ee sounds like the 'ee' in see
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let
  • uh sounds like the 'u' in up

"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)."

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: Irish
Other spelling(s): Sheila, Sheelagh
Meaning: Irish Version Of Roman Name Julia - Most Likely Derived From The Common English Variant, Celia

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Pronunciation of Síle in Ireland

In Ireland, Síle is primarily classified as a first name. The Irish pronunciation, specifically in Ireland, is

SHE-la

"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)."

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: Irish
Other spelling(s): Sheila, Sheelagh
Meaning: Irish Version Of Roman Name Julia - Most Likely Derived From The Common English Variant, Celia

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