Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shaun

Proper Noun

/ʃɔːn/

Definition

Shaun is a proper noun typically used as a given name for males.

Examples

Shaun decided to start his own business after years of working in the corporate world.
In the movie, Shaun’s determination led his friends on an adventure they would never forget.

Meaning

The name Shaun is of Irish origin, derived from the name Seán, which is historically Gaelic for ‘John’. It often denotes a person with qualities such as wisdom and fairness.