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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Tongan/Samoan (Pacific form of John)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- see-OH-neh
Sione (see-OH-neh) is the Tongan and Samoan form of John, and it means "God is gracious." It carries a name familiar across much of the world into the Pacific, where it is spoken with a soft, open three-syllable rhythm that ends on the "neh" sound.
Meaning & Origin of Sione
Meaning: God is gracious.
Origin: Tongan/Samoan (Pacific form of John).
How to Pronounce Sione
see-OH-nehIPA /siˈoʊneɪ/
Popularity of Sione
Sione has been a rare name in the U.S. for as long as Social Security records go back to 1973. It peaked at #1971 in 1984 with 28 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #3957, again with 28 babies.
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These names have followed a similar path to Sione in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Sione mean?
God is gracious.
How do you pronounce Sione?
Sione is pronounced see-OH-neh (IPA: /siˈoʊneɪ/).
Is Sione a popular name right now?
Sione peaked at #1971 in 1984 and is ranked #3957 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1973–2024.)
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