Shiofra
Ireland · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Shiofra
The name 'Shiofra' is a variant of 'Siobhán', the Irish Gaelic form of 'Joan' or 'Jeanne', meaning "God is gracious," derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan.
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Etymology
The name 'Shiofra' is a variant of 'Siobhán', the Irish Gaelic form of 'Joan' or 'Jeanne', meaning "God is gracious," derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan. It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, often within Catholic communities, and gained historical prominence through figures like Siobhán Nic Suibhne, a 16th-century Irish noblewoman.
Shiofra currently ranks #764 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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