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Siobhán

Girl name · Gaelic · Hebrew · Irish · Scottish

Meaninggod is gracious · Irish

Siobhán is a Gaelic and Hebrew girl name meaning “god is gracious”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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  • Word funSiobhán doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Siobhán would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Siobhán

Siobhán is a girl name of Gaelic, Hebrew and Irish origin meaning “god is gracious”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Siobhán at school.

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Questions about the name Siobhán

What does the name Siobhán mean?

Siobhán means “god is gracious” and comes from Irish. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Isabella (“God is my oath”), Eliana (“my God has answered”), Elias (“my God is Yahweh”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

What is the origin of the name Siobhán?

Siobhán is Gaelic, Hebrew and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Siobhán turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).

Is Siobhán a boy or girl name?

Siobhán is a girl name.

Is Siobhán a biblical name?

Yes. Siobhán is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.

What names are similar to Siobhán?

If you like Siobhán, you might also like Isabella, Eliana, Elias and Elizabeth.

What should I know before naming my baby Siobhán?

Siobhán is a Gaelic and Hebrew girl name meaning “god is gracious”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.