Name meaning
Shannen
may mean “old river”
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Spellings
- Shannen · Shannon
- Say it
- SHAN-en
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Shannen is a form of Shannon, from the river Shannon, Irish Sionainn, linked to a river goddess. The meaning is often read as old one; this is not certain.
Roots
Irish Sionainn (uncertain).
Where it is used
Shannon is the main spelling.
Shannen name FAQ
What does the name Shannen mean?
Shannen may mean “old river”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Irish Sionainn (uncertain).
Where does the name Shannen come from?
Shannen is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Shannen?
Shannen is usually pronounced SHAN-en.
Is Shannen a boy's or a girl's name?
Shannen is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Shannen?
Related spellings and forms include Shannon.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.