Liusaidh
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Liusaidh
Liusaidh is a Scottish Gaelic feminine given name meaning "light" or "radiance," derived from the Old Irish name *Lúasach* or a Gaelic form of the Latin *Lux* (light).
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Etymology
Liusaidh is a Scottish Gaelic feminine given name meaning "light" or "radiance," derived from the Old Irish name *Lúasach* or a Gaelic form of the Latin *Lux* (light). It is used primarily in Scottish and Irish Gaelic cultures, with historical ties to early Christian saints and medieval Gaelic nobility, though it remains rare in modern usage.
Liusaidh currently ranks #765 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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