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Siobhan

shuh-VAWN

Siobhan (name) means a female given name of Irish origin, an anglicised form of Siobhán. Example: “Siobhan grew up in Dublin before moving abroad.”

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A female given name of Irish origin, an anglicised form of Siobhán.
"Siobhan grew up in Dublin before moving abroad."

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In plain EnglishAn Irish female first name, related historically to names like Joan and Jane.

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Etymology

An anglicised form of Irish Siobhán, ultimately from the same root as "Joan" and "Jane" via Old French and Medieval Latin Johanna.

Origin: Medieval Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Siobhan” mean?

The word “Siobhan” means a female given name of Irish origin, an anglicised form of Siobhán. In plain terms, an Irish female first name, related historically to names like Joan and Jane.

How do you pronounce “Siobhan”?

“Siobhan” is pronounced shuh-VAWN (/ʃəˈvɔːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Siobhan” in a sentence?

Here is “Siobhan” used in a sentence: “Siobhan grew up in Dublin before moving abroad.”

What part of speech is “Siobhan”?

“Siobhan” is a name.

Where does the word “Siobhan” come from?

The word “Siobhan” comes from Medieval Latin. An anglicised form of Irish Siobhán, ultimately from the same root as "Joan" and "Jane" via Old French and Medieval Latin Johanna.

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