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Siobhan

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Popularity

#1931

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

7,310

Peak Year

#282 in 1980

First Recorded

1956

Style

Vintage, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Siobhan is the Irish form of the Norman French name Joan, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious."

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ShivShivaun

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Siobhan Fallon Hogan

    American actress and comedian

  • Siobhan Magnus

    American singer and 'American Idol' contestant

Nicknames

ShivShivaun

Spelling Variations

SiobhánShavonShivonne

Similar Names

SineadAoifeNiamhCiara

Personality Traits

CreativeMysteriousIndependentCompassionate

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