Name meaning
Siwan
means “God is gracious”
- Origin
- Hebrew, via Welsh
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Welsh
- Spellings
- Siwan · Joan
- Say it
- SHOO-an
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Siwan is the Welsh form of Joan. Siwan, daughter of King John of England, married Llywelyn the Great, and Saunders Lewis wrote a famous Welsh play about her.
Roots
Welsh form of Joan (Hebrew Yōḥānān).
Where it is used
Joan and Siân are related.
Siwan name FAQ
What does the name Siwan mean?
Siwan means “God is gracious”. Welsh form of Joan (Hebrew Yōḥānān).
Where does the name Siwan come from?
Siwan is of Hebrew, via Welsh origin. Today it is used in Welsh families.
How do you pronounce Siwan?
Siwan is usually pronounced SHOO-an.
Is Siwan a boy's or a girl's name?
Siwan is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Siwan?
Related spellings and forms include Joan.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.