Shannon
The longest river in Ireland, possibly related to Old Irish sen meaning "old" or "ancient", or named after the legendary figure Sionann.
Meaning and origin
Shannon takes its name from the River Shannon, the longest river on the island of Ireland, called an tSionainn in Irish.
How to pronounce Shannon
| English (US) | SHAN-un /ˈʃænən/ |
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