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