Shivaun
shi-VAWN
Shivaun is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “Shivaun is an Irish name, a Gaelic form of Joan, meaning "God is gracious" in Hebrew.”, and peaked in popularity in 1965.
What Shivaun Means
“Shivaun is an Irish name, a Gaelic form of Joan, meaning "God is gracious" in Hebrew.”
The Story of Shivaun
This name carries an ancient blessing, a gift of divine grace from distant shores.
Shivaun is an Irish name, a Gaelic form of Joan, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. First recorded in 1956, it bridges Celtic charm with ancient biblical meaning.
For your daughter, Shivaun evokes a feeling of innate kindness and a spirit touched by grace. You imagine a child who navigates the world with gentle strength and creativity, someone whose presence is a quiet blessing to those around her.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#9 in 1965
Total Births
65
First Recorded
1956
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