Shivaun
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Shivaun
Shivaun is an anglicized spelling of the Irish name Siobhán, which derives from the Old French name Jeanne (meaning "God is gracious") and is the Irish feminine form of John.
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Etymology
Shivaun is an anglicized spelling of the Irish name Siobhán, which derives from the Old French name Jeanne (meaning "God is gracious") and is the Irish feminine form of John. The name is primarily used in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, with roots in Irish Catholic tradition and Irish-speaking cultures.
Shivaun currently ranks #17,408 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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