How to Pronounce Shawn
Shawn / shawːn /
The name Shawn is a Male name of English origin meaning "God is gracious". It is pronounced shawːn.
English Male
Meaning & Origin
Shawn is a English name meaning "God is gracious". Shawn is an Irish anglicized form of the name Seán, which is the Irish version of the name John. John originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic shawːn
IPA ʃɔːn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as shawːn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Shawn
- · Shawn Mendes - Musician
- · Shawn White - Snowboarder
- · Shawn Michaels - Wrestler
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Shawn?
- Shawn is pronounced shawːn.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Shawn?
- The correct pronunciation of Shawn is shawːn (IPA: ʃɔːn).
- Is Shawn a English name?
- Yes, Shawn is a English name meaning "God is gracious".
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