Shiobhan
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Shiobhan
The name 'Shiobhan' is a variant of 'Siobhán', the Irish Gaelic form of 'Joan' or 'Jeanne', ultimately derived from the Hebrew name 'Yohanan' meaning "God is gracious." It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, often associated with Catholicism due to its biblical roots, and gained prominence in Ireland through the veneration of Saint Joan of Arc.
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Etymology
The name 'Shiobhan' is a variant of 'Siobhán', the Irish Gaelic form of 'Joan' or 'Jeanne', ultimately derived from the Hebrew name 'Yohanan' meaning "God is gracious." It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, often associated with Catholicism due to its biblical roots, and gained prominence in Ireland through the veneration of Saint Joan of Arc.
Shiobhan currently ranks #11,780 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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