Seán
Seán is the Gaelic form of the male given name Sean.
Seán is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: a male given name (name)
Did you know?
- The name Seán is the Gaelic equivalent of the English name 'John', making them cognates that share a common biblical origin.
- Although it is a name, the word sean (without the accent) is also an adjective meaning 'old'.
- The feminine version of Seán is Siobhán, though the two names sound very different despite sharing the same root.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil Seán an seo?Is Seán here?
Example conversation
Isla and Angus are introducing a friend.
- IslaSeo Seán.This is Seán.
- AngusHalò, a Shéin.Hello, Seán.
- IslaTha Seán mo charaid.Seán is my friend.
- AngusTha e math a bhith ag innse dhut.It is good to meet you.