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How to pronounce Sean (SHAWN)

Sean

SHAWN

Shawn

Irish form of John. The 'ea' is pronounced 'aw'. Spelling is not phonetic.

Notes

Irish form of John. The 'ea' is pronounced 'aw'. Spelling is not phonetic.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Irish Gaelic
Meaning
God is gracious (Irish form of John)

Popularity

Anglicised from the Irish Seán; common Irish-Australian name.

Notable people

  • Sean Connery (Scottish actor)
  • Sean Penn (American actor)

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