Shaun
/shawːn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Shaun is a English name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain. Shaun is an Irish variant of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic shawːn
IPA ʃɔːn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as shawːn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Shaun
- · Shaun White - Snowboarder
- · Shaun Evans - Actor
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