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Shaun

An anglicized form of Seán, the Irish form of John.

Meaning and origin

Shaun is the anglicized spelling of Seán, the Irish form of John, derived ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan.

How to pronounce Shaun

English (US)SHAWN /ʃɔːn/

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