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Seán

Name Origin

Seán is an Irish Gaelic given name, a variant spelling of John. It means 'God is gracious'.

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Famous People

Seán Ó Riada (1931-1971)

Composer and musician

  • Pioneer of the Irish folk music revival
  • Founded Cór Chúil Aodha, a renowned choir

Seán McCaughey (1944-1986)

Irish Republican Army Volunteer and Politician

  • Led the Provisional IRA's Northern Command during the Hunger Strikes of 1981

Seán Lemass (1899-1976)

Politician

  • Taoiseach of Ireland (Prime Minister)
  • Key figure in the development of modern Ireland's economy

Seán Kelly (1957-)

Politician and former athlete

  • Member of the European Parliament
  • Former professional cyclist who won the Paris-Nice race in 1988

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Niamh

Both names are of Irish origin and have a classic feel, creating a harmonious sibling pairing.

Aoife

This strong and elegant Irish name offers a beautiful contrast to Seán while maintaining a shared cultural heritage.