♂ Name Shawn

Q: What does the name Shawn mean?

Shawn 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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Shawn is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Shawn come from?

Shawn is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which derived from John.

What does the name Shawn mean?

Shawn 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 Shawn

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Popularity of the name Shawn

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