Shannon
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Shannon
- /ˈʃænən/
Rhymes with -ænən
Where it comes from
Borrowed from Irish Sionainn.
proper noun Shannons
- The longest river in the British Isles, which flows through Ireland into the Atlantic Ocean.
- A town in County Clare, Ireland, at the mouth of that river, and its nearby international airport.
- A sea area, to the west of Ireland, centred on the estuary of this river.
- A small town in Horowhenua district, Manawatū-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand.
- A locality in Central Highlands Council, central Tasmania, Australia.
- A surname from Irish of Irish origin, variant of Shanahan, anglicised from Ó Seanaigh (“descendant of a person named Old”).
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname or place name (from the river); first used in the USA in early 20th century, and only recently in Ireland. Captain Samuel Shannon is frequently mentioned in the public records, and he had something more than a local reputation. He must have been very popular, as the name "Shannon" as a Christian name is so common throughout the valley as to be noticeable.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: hartley, sharon, wiener, fano, weaver, weiner, chris, carrick, micheline, shanon, river, stream, brook, creek, rivulet, watercourse
Translations
Talk about this word "Shannon." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/shannon. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Shannon. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/shannon "Shannon." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/shannon.Cite this
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title = {Shannon},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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