At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named after the goddess Sinann, linked in Irish legend to a well of wisdom (not a literal translation of the word)
- Origin
- Irish (from the River Shannon / Sionainn, also a surname)
- Pronunciation
- SHAN-un
Shannon is an Irish (from the River Shannon / Sionainn, also a surname) name meaning “named after the goddess Sinann, linked in Irish legend to a well of wisdom (not a literal translation of the word)”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Shannon
Meaning: Named after the goddess Sinann, linked in Irish legend to a well of wisdom (not a literal translation of the word).
Origin: Irish (from the River Shannon / Sionainn, also a surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Shannon
SHAN-unIPA /ˈʃænən/
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