Siobhán

Siobhán ( Irish pronunciation [ ʃɪwa ː n ˠ ] or [ ʃəv ˠ a ː n ˠ ], English pronunciation [ ʃəvɔ ː n ) ] or Siobhan is an Irish female first name. He is originally derived from the Hebrew and means "God is gracious ".

Origin and Meaning

Siobhán is derived from the Norman French Jehanne and Jeanne, the feminine form of Jean, which derives from the Hebrew language. He was introduced to Ireland when the Normans ruled the country. The name fell into oblivion, as the use of the Irish language was made ​​a punishable offense. His popularity soared mid-20th century, as well as the many other Irish names such as Áine and Aoife. The fame of the actress Siobhán McKenna also contributed to the fact that the name was again called to mind.

Variants

Alternative spellings of Siobhán are Siavon, Siobhan, Siobhain, Siobhann, Siobhon, Siovhan, Shivaune, Shivaun, Shavon, Sioban, Shivonne, Shvaugn, Shivaughn, Shivaughne, Shavaughn, Shavaughne, Shavaugn, Shavaugne, Shavaun, Shavaune, Sheavaughn, Shavone and Chevonne. Its German name is Johanna.

Famous names winners

  • Siobhan Chamberlain ( b. 1983 ), English football player
  • Siobhán Donaghy ( born 1984 ), British singer and musician
  • Siobhan Dowd (1960-2007), Irish- British writer
  • Siobhan Fahey ( b. 1958 ), Irish rock singer
  • Siobhan Hayes ( born 1975 ), British actress
  • Siobhan Hewlett ( b. 1983 ), British actress
  • Siobhan McClafferty, Irish beauty queen
  • Siobhán McKenna (1923-1986), Irish actress

Others

  • Siobhan, a Celtic punk band from Ottawa, known for obscene tirade against the public
  • Siobhan Martin, character from the American television series Ringer
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