Shey

shay'shay'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Charming

MEANING

Admirable

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Irish surname 'Shea,' which is an Anglicized form of 'Ó Séaghdha,' meaning 'descendant of the admirable one.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a given name in English-speaking countries with Irish descent.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Originally a surname in Ireland, it has been adopted as a first name in modern times.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Soft

MEANING

Gift

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

A variation of the Hebrew name 'Shai,' meaning 'gift.'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew, names like Shey are often chosen for their beautiful meanings.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used as a given name in Jewish communities.

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