Irish girl name
Sinann Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Sinann means river shannon goddess. From the Irish name of the River Shannon, Sionann, named for a goddess in legend.
Sinann is the woman in Irish tradition for whom the River Shannon is named. Like Boann at the Boyne, she is said to have gone to a sacred well in search of wisdom and was drowned when the water rose. The Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, takes her name, and Shannon is the familiar English form used as a given name. Sinann itself is rare and keeps the older shape of the name, with a soft sh sound. It is a good choice for a family with ties to the river or the midlands and west.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Sinann
SionannShannonSinand
Sinann popularity: Ireland vs the US
Sinann 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 Sinann mean?
Sinann means "river shannon goddess". From the Irish name of the River Shannon, Sionann, named for a goddess in legend.
How do you pronounce Sinann?
Sinann is pronounced SHIN-an.
What is the origin of Sinann?
Sinann is of Irish origin. From the Irish name of the River Shannon, Sionann, named for a goddess in legend.