Prints coming soonGet notifiedRSupport

Irish Baby Name · Boy

Seosamh

Pronounced: SHO-səv

Meaning: He shall add (Hebrew origin)

Love Seosamh? Find more names you both agree on.

Swipe Irish names with your partner — no account needed to start.

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Joseph
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

The Irish form of Joseph, in use from the medieval period.

The story behind Seosamh

The standard Irish form of Joseph, in continuous use since the medieval period.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; Gaelic form of Joseph.

Did you know?

Seosamh Mac Grianna was one of the great prose writers of the Irish-language revival.

Love Seosamh? A keepsake print is coming.

A framed print of Seosamh with its meaning and pronunciation. Get an email when they're ready.

Like Seosamh? Find more with your partner.

Swipe through hundreds of Irish names and match on the ones you both love.