Seán Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Seán means god is gracious. Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious

Seán is the Irish form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious. It arrived in Ireland around the time of the Norman invasion, where a French form of the name was adapted into Irish, and it quickly became among the most common names in the country. The fada affects the vowel length. Familiar English spellings include Shaun and Shawn, and the name is popular in many countries, while the Irish original keeps a distinct elegance. It is a reliable classic, short and gentle, and it has lasted for centuries.

Variants of Seán

SeanShaunShawnSeon

Well-known people named Seán

Seán Lemass, Sean Connery.

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