Shannan name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Celtic, Old Irish, Anglo-Saxon and English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: sh(an)-nan
Meaning: Small and Wise, Old, Old River and Irish River
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What does Shannan mean?

The renowned unisex name Shannan is used mainly in English is originated from Celtic. Shannan is variant of popular and perpetual Shannon. Originated from Anglo-Saxon, Old Irish and English, Renowned Shannon, Shannon means "Old and Ancient" is used mainly in English and Hindi.

How do I pronounce Shannan?

Two syllabled Shannan is pronounced as sh(an)-nan.

Variants of Shannan

Shannon, Channon, Shanen, Shauna, Chanan, Channing, Tiashauna, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Jane, Shawna

Names that rhyme with Shannan

How popular is the name Shannan?

Shannan used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1950 and over 5478 babies have been given the name in 87 years. At its zenith in 1969,. After 87 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In England and Wales, Shannan is a unique name where it had been in use since for 14 from 1996 to 2009 and had secured the place in top 600 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 594 on girl names chart when 42 babies were named Shannan. There are over 305 babies that have been given the name Shannan in England and Wales.

Shannan is an uncommon baby name in Ireland there is very thin chances of it still being given since it isn't seen since 2007. But Shannan is a popular baby name in China where every 1 in 190000 have the name.

At least, 10000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2012149426
2011148036
2010149376
2009136897
20081006911
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Numerological analysis of Shannan

You are a disciplined person is what number 8 as your expression number as to say about you. Give people a chance to prove their loyalty and love. Your motto is: be the change you want to see in the world and make a difference while you are alive. You are a hard candy when it comes to romantic relationships. You are the innovator, the one who organizes parties or sleepovers, and the initiator for doing unusual stuff.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Shannan

  •  Maelann - The Maelann is originated from Celtic, Maelann means "Lord or Prince"
  •  Kaylynne - Unwonted English-American and Celtic Kaylynne bestowed upon girls, meaning of Kaylynne is "Pure and Combination of Kae and Lynn". Kaylynne is resultant of Kaelyn.
  •  Armida - Meaning of Armida is The Appropriate One or Armed used for girls, used particulary in Norwegian and Finnish has its origin in Latin and Celtic
  •  Hernin is originated from Celtic, Hernin means "High or Strong or High"
  •  Keva means Feminine Form of Kevin or Lotus is of Celtic origin given to both sexes is used majorly in Assamese, Kannada and Marathi
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Famous people named Shannan

  • Shannan Ponton, personal trainer on the Australian version of 'The Biggest Loser'
  • Shannan Stewart in 2-Headed Shark Attack as Actress
  • Shannan Leigh Reeve in New Beginnings as Actress
  • Shannan Click in Deception as Actress
  • Shannan Lim is writer of video Glory Hole

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