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Shaun
shawn
Shaun (name) means a given name, traditionally male, of Irish origin — a spelling variant of Sean. Example: “Shaun moved to Dublin after finishing university.”
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A given name, traditionally male, of Irish origin — a spelling variant of Sean.
"Shaun moved to Dublin after finishing university."
How to use Shaun
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn alternate spelling of the Irish name Sean.
Easily confused with
sean →
shawn
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Etymology
A variant spelling of Sean, from Irish Seán, ultimately from the Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious."
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What does “Shaun” mean?
The word “Shaun” means a given name, traditionally male, of Irish origin — a spelling variant of Sean. In plain terms, an alternate spelling of the Irish name Sean.
How do you pronounce “Shaun”?
“Shaun” is pronounced shawn (/ʃɔːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Shaun” in a sentence?
Here is “Shaun” used in a sentence: “Shaun moved to Dublin after finishing university.”
What part of speech is “Shaun”?
“Shaun” is a name.
Where does the word “Shaun” come from?
The word “Shaun” comes from Hebrew. A variant spelling of Sean, from Irish Seán, ultimately from the Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious.".
Is “Shaun” a common word?
“Shaun” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Shaun a variant spelling of Sean?
Yes. Shaun is a spelling variant of Sean, both traditionally male given names of Irish origin.
Is Shaun used only as a male name?
Shaun is traditionally used as a male given name, following the same tradition as Sean, its more common spelling variant.
What is the origin of the name Shaun?
Shaun is of Irish origin, functioning as an alternative spelling of Sean, which itself is the Irish form of John.
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