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Seán is the Irish form of John, itself derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. It entered Ireland through the Anglo-Norman form Jehan during the medieval period and became fully naturalized as a distinctly Irish name. Seán has been one of the most common male names in Ireland for centuries and is closely associated with Irish cultural and national identity. Related forms include Shawn and Shane in anglicized spellings, as well as the Scottish Gaelic Iain and the Welsh Siôn.