Sean
Hebrew origin 10 writing systems 1 approximations
- Yohanan / יוֹחָנָןHebrew
- Iōannēs / ἸωάννηςGreek
- IohannesLatin
- SeánIrish (from Anglo-Norman/Latin transmission)
- SeanModern English spelling of the Irish name
Irish Gaelic Seán (anglicised as 'Sean') — from Old Irish through Middle Irish into modern Irish; English spelling reflects the Irish name rather than an original English form.
A Gaelic form of the name John, ultimately meaning "God is gracious".