Name:
Shaun
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Shaun is an anglicized form of Sean, itself an Irish variant of John. John originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world. Throughout history it was borne by numerous kings, princes, emperors, popes and saints, the most famous being John the Baptist and John the Apostle. More recently, the famous bearers include John F. Kennedy and John Lennon.
Pronunciation:
SHAWN
The Five Elements:
Water
Famous Shaun:
Shaun Bodiford : football player
Shaun David : soccer player
Shaun King : football player
Shaun Nua : football player
Shaun Newton : soccer player
Shaun Rogers : football player
Shaun Woodward : politician