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How to pronounce Shane (SHAYN)

Shane

SHAYN

Shayn

Irish origin. One syllable, rhymes with 'rain'. Very common in Australia.

Notes

Irish origin. One syllable, rhymes with 'rain'. Very common in Australia.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Irish Gaelic
Meaning
God is gracious (from Seán/John)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Shano
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Anglicised form of the Irish Seán; common Australian male name peaking in the 1970s.

Notable people

  • Shane Warne (Australian cricketer)

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