Irish girl name
Cessair Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Cessair means first settler of legend. Old Irish name of the legendary leader of the first settlers of Ireland in the Book of Invasions, of uncertain meaning.
Cessair is the woman who, according to the medieval Book of Invasions, led the first group of settlers to reach Ireland, before the biblical flood. Her story was written by medieval Christian scholars who wanted to fit Ireland into the history of the world, so she belongs to the layer of learned legend rather than to folk belief. The name is very rare, and its original meaning is uncertain. Cessair has a crisp, unusual sound and would suit parents looking for something truly uncommon, with a firm link to the earliest stories of Ireland.
Variants of Cessair
CesairKessairCessara
Cessair popularity: Ireland vs the US
Cessair does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cessair mean?
Cessair means "first settler of legend". Old Irish name of the legendary leader of the first settlers of Ireland in the Book of Invasions, of uncertain meaning.
How do you pronounce Cessair?
Cessair is pronounced KESS-ir.
What is the origin of Cessair?
Cessair is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of the legendary leader of the first settlers of Ireland in the Book of Invasions, of uncertain meaning.