“Siobhan” is a feminine Irish version of the name “Joan,” and means “God is gracious.”[1] Learn how to pronounce “Siobhan” appropriately to avoid offending individuals with this name.

Steps

  1. 1
    Pronounce the “Sio” portion of the name as “Shi” with a soft “ih” sound.
  2. 2
    Pronounce the “bhan” portion of the name as “vawn. “Vawn” should be pronounced to rhyme with “lawn” or “gone.”
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  3. 3
    Combine both syllables of the name to pronounce “Siobhan” as “Shi-vawn.[2]
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