Shine
“descendant of Seighin, 'wild ox'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Shine an Irish name?
Shine is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Seighin.
What does the surname Shine mean?
Shine (Irish: Ó Seighin) means “descendant of Seighin, 'wild ox'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Shine from?
The historic homeland of the Shine name is Cork, Kerry, Limerick. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Shine?
Ó Seighin. Related spellings: O'Shine.
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