name
Shane
shayn
name
1
A given name, traditionally male, of Irish origin.
"Shane grew up in County Cork before moving to London."
2
A surname of Irish origin, originally used to mean "son of Seán."
"The Shane family had farmed the same land for generations."
How to Use Shane
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish name, most commonly given to boys, ultimately related to "John."
Word Forms
Shanes plural
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Etymology
An anglicized spelling of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Seán, tracing back through Old French Jehan and Latin Johannes to the Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious" — making it a relative of John and Jack.