Irish girl name
Shannon Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Shannon means of the river shannon (meaning debated). From the River Shannon, Irish Sionainn.
Shannon is named after the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, whose Irish name is Sionainn. In legend the river is named after Sionann, a woman who sought the well of wisdom and was drowned by its waters. The name became popular outside Ireland in the twentieth century and is used for both girls and boys, mostly girls. The Irish form is pronounced SHUN-in, which sounds different from the English version.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Shannon
SHAN·un
Shannon has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Shannon
ShannanShanonShannenSionainn
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shannon mean?
Shannon means "of the river shannon (meaning debated)". From the River Shannon, Irish Sionainn.
How do you pronounce Shannon?
Shannon is pronounced SHAN-un.
What is the origin of Shannon?
Shannon is an Irish girl name. In Irish it is written Sionainn.
How many syllables are in Shannon?
Shannon has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Shannon?
Other spellings and forms include Shannan, Shanon, Shannen, Sionainn.