♂ Name Sean

Q: What does the name Sean mean?

Sean means 'Yahweh is gracious' and 'Yahweh is merciful' (from Hebrew 'yo/יֹו', abbreviation of 'yeho/יְהוֹ' = referring to the Hebrew God + 'ḥanán/חָנַן' = to show favor/to be gracious).

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Sean is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Sean come from?

Sean is an Anglicized variant of the Irish name Seán, which derived from the name John, which is of Hebrew origin.

What does the name Sean mean?

Sean means “Yahweh is gracious” and “Yahweh is merciful” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).

Pronunciation of Sean

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Variants

Seán

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Popularity of the name Sean

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