At a Glance
- Meaning
- Thankful (short form tied to giving thanks)
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- shay-OON
Seun is a Yoruba boy's name meaning “thankful (short form tied to giving thanks)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Seun
Meaning: Thankful (short form tied to giving thanks).
Origin: Yoruba.
A common claim: Seun means 'honor' Actually: This specific gloss isn't well supported — Seun functions mainly as a short form of names centered on giving thanks, not on 'honor.'
How to Pronounce Seun
shay-OONIPA /ʃeɪˈuːn/
Popularity of Seun
Seun doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Seun
- 175+ Strong Black Baby Boy Names You’ll Love
- 175+ Yoruba Baby Names Full of Meaning and Cultural Pride
Similar Names
Adisa · Babatunde · Ayo · Tobi · Adebayo · Dayo
