Siobhan
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Siobhan
Siobhan is the Irish form of Jeanne, derived from the Hebrew name Johanan, meaning "God is gracious" through the French Jeanne and Latin Johanna.
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Etymology
Siobhan is the Irish form of Jeanne, derived from the Hebrew name Johanan, meaning "God is gracious" through the French Jeanne and Latin Johanna. The name is primarily used in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, with historical significance in Irish Catholic culture dating back centuries.
Siobhan currently ranks #2,096 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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