Seumas
Meaning of Seumas
Seumas is a male name with Irish and Scottish Gaelic origins. In Irish Gaelic, it is pronounced as SHAY-mus (/ˈheɪməs/), while in Scottish Gaelic, the pronunciation remains the same, SHAY-mus (/ˈʃeɪməs/). Seumas has close associations with the English name James, which shares its etymological roots. Despite being less common in recent years, Seumas has appeared on the baby names radar in the United States of America. In 1981, it was given to five newborn boys and ranked at 6260. With its rich heritage and unique sound, Seumas makes for a distinctive and culturally significant choice for parents seeking a traditional yet uncommon name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Irish Gaelic
- Pronunced as SHAY-mus (/ˈheɪməs/)
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as SHAY-mus (/ˈʃeɪməs/)
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Notable People Named Seumas
| Seumas Milne - Seumas Patrick Charles Milne is a British journalist and political aide who served as the Labour Party's Executive Director of Strategy and Communications under leader Jeremy Corbyn. |
| Séumas Robinson was an Irish republican and politician. |
| Seumas MacManus was an Irish author, dramatist, and poet celebrated for his skill in reimagining Irish folktales for contemporary readers. |
