Irish girl name
Sláine Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Sláine means health. From the Irish word sláine, meaning health or wholeness
Sláine is an uncommon Irish word name that comes from sláinte's family of words, expressing health, soundness and wholeness. It will be familiar to anyone who has raised a glass with the Irish toast, though as a given name it is quite rare and distinctive. The fada indicates the long vowel in the first syllable, and the ending sounds like the first syllable of nyah. Sláine suits parents who want something quietly meaningful that is not yet widely used, and it fits comfortably alongside names such as Sorcha and Neasa.
Variants of Sláine
SlaineSlaneSlaneen
Sláine popularity: Ireland vs the US
Sláine 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 Sláine mean?
Sláine means "health". From the Irish word sláine, meaning health or wholeness.
How do you pronounce Sláine?
Sláine is pronounced SLAW-nya.
What is the origin of Sláine?
Sláine is of Irish origin. From the Irish word sláine, meaning health or wholeness.