Siobhan
Siobhan is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Norman French and Irish origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Norman French and Irish |
| Pronunciation | shi-VAWN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Siobhan
Siobhan, properly Siobhán, is the Irish form of Jeanne or Joan, brought to Ireland by the Normans. Its ultimate source is the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious', the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle. In Irish spelling the -bh- is a v sound, giving shi-VAWN. The actress Siobhán McKenna helped make the name widely admired.
Is Siobhan a Christian name?
As a feminine form of John, Siobhán is part of a long Christian naming tradition honouring saints such as Joan of Arc and the biblical Johns.
How popular is Siobhan?
A classic Irish name, most common in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siobhan mean?
Siobhan means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via Norman French and Irish origin.
Is Siobhan a Christian name?
As a feminine form of John, Siobhán is part of a long Christian naming tradition honouring saints such as Joan of Arc and the biblical Johns.
How do you pronounce Siobhan?
Siobhan is pronounced shi-VAWN.
Is Siobhan a boy or girl name?
Siobhan is usually a girl name.