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Shaun
shawn
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A given name, traditionally male, of Irish origin — a spelling variant of Sean.
"Shaun moved to Dublin after finishing university."
How to Use Shaun
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn alternate spelling of the Irish name Sean.
Easily confused with
sean →
shawn
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Etymology
A variant spelling of Sean, from Irish Seán, ultimately from the Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious."