Shannon
/shanuhn/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Shannon is a English name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE. Origin is debated; possibly Irish Gaelic 'Seanán' meaning 'wise' or 'old,' or derived directly from the River Shannon (Irish: Sionainn).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic shanuhn
IPA ʃænən
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as shanuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Shannon
- · Shannon Briggs - Boxer
- · Shannon Sharpe - Football Analyst
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