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Shannon Name Meaning

& m EnglishFrom the name of the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, called Abha na tSionainn in Irish. It is associated with the goddess Sionann and is sometimes said to be named for her. However it is more...

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Shanna
2 Sidika
3 Sheenagh
4 Shprintze
5 Shalom
6 Samuela
7 Sharyn
8 Sheryll
9 Shura
10 Sami̇ye
11 Shulammit
12 Shawnda
13 Selvaggia
14 Sevi̇nç
15 Sidony
16 Shukriya
17 Sakurako
18 Sanna
19 Shamus
20 Scarlett
21 Ségolène
22 Sancha
23 Sharyl
24 Sergine
25 Sherley
26 Saniyya
27 Shufen
28 Samia
29 Sherisse
30 Serrena
31 Shohre
32 Semele
33 Shivali
34 Serina
35 Shanelle
36 Shapur
37 Saranna
38 Shprintza
39 Şadi̇ye
40 Saqui
41 Shirlee
42 Santina
43 Sharifa
44 Şahnaz
45 Saraid
46 Shelly
47 Shikha
48 Scilla
49 Salut
50 Sharise
51 Sanchia
52 Shantae
53 Shamgar
54 Sammi
55 Sedef
56 Séarlait
57 Sha'ul
58 Seble
59 Sherah
60 Shalev
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