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Shane - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Spelling of Shane
- S-H-A-N-E, is a 5-letter male given name.
- Pronunciation of Shane
- shayn
- Meaning of Shane
- God is gracious, god is merciful.
- Origin of Shane
- The name 'Shane' has Irish origins. It is derived from the Irish name Seán, which is the Irish equivalent of the name John. Seán itself is a Gaelic form of the name John, which has Hebrew roots and means 'God is gracious'.
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- Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Shane
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- Popularity of Shane
- The name 'Shane' has been popular in Ireland and other English-speaking countries. In the United States, the name gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century and continued to be commonly used throughout the decades. It reached its peak in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s.
- Shane currently has 418 likes, and is in the top 1% of liked boy's names. The name Asher is slightly more popular than Shane.
Etymology of Shane
As mentioned earlier, the name 'Shane' is derived from the Irish name Seán, which is a Gaelic form of the name John. The name John comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Cultural Significance of Shane
In Irish culture, names hold deep meaning and are often associated with religious or historical significance. The name Seán, and by extension, Shane, carries the cultural connotation of being a traditional Irish name. It is often seen as a way to honor Irish heritage and maintain a connection to Irish roots.