Siun
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Siun (Siún) is the Irish variant of the name Susan, which is itself a form of Susanne and Susanna. These names derive from the Greek Sousanna (Σουσάννα) and have their origin in the Hebrew Shoshannah.
What does the name Siun mean?
The name Siun (Siún) is an Irish form of Susan and thus also a variant of Susanne and Susanna, which traces back to the Greek Sousanna (Σουσάννα) and originates from the Hebrew Shoshannah. The meaning of the name is 'the lily' or 'the lotus flower'. Its roots can be found in the ancient Hebrew shoshan (שׁוֹשָׁן), which means 'the lily' or 'the rose', or in the ancient Egyptian sheshen or sn, which means 'the lotus' or 'the water lily'. Additionally, Siun is also considered a Gaelic variant of Siobhan, which leads back to Johanna. In this context, the name means 'God is gracious' or 'God is kind', and can also be interpreted as 'the God-given' or 'the gift of God'. The origin lies in the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, derived from the terms yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), which stand for 'the name of God', and ḥanán (חָנַן), meaning 'to be gracious', 'to be kind', or 'to have mercy'. Another variant is 'Sieun; Shieun' (Korean female first name). The name is pronounced as 'si-uwn' or 'shi-uwn'.
Where does the name Siun come from?
The first name Siun has its roots in the ancient Egyptian and ancient Hebrew languages and carries the meaning 'the lily'. The ancient Egyptian origin includes the words sheshen or sn for 'the lotus' or 'the water lily', while the ancient Hebrew word origin shoshan (שׁוֹשָׁן) stands for 'the lily' or 'the rose'. The name is also related to Johanna, whose components yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ) mean 'the name of God' and ḥanán (חָנַן) means 'to be gracious'. The languages in which Siun appears are Irish and Korean.
How do you pronounce Siun?
si-un or shi-un
When is the name day of Siun?
The name day for Siun is celebrated on May 24, August 11, September 20, and December 19.
Popularity
In Germany, Siun is a rather rare first name. It has not yet found a place in the country's name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2018, reaching 81st place in the Irish name charts. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 450 times in Ireland, ranking 119th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1964 and 2024, Siun ranks 308th in Ireland.
Famous people
- Siun Nic Gearailt (news presenter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Siun
What is the origin of the name Siun?
The name Siun has its roots in the ancient Egyptian and ancient Hebrew languages. It is an Irish form of Susan and is also considered a Gaelic variant of Siobhan.
What does the name Siun mean?
Siun means 'the lily' or 'the lotus flower'. In connection with Johanna, it can also be interpreted as 'God is gracious'.
How popular is the name Siun?
Siun is a rather rare name, primarily used in Ireland and in Gaelic cultural circles. Its popularity varies by region.