Irish

Senan

Pronounced SEN-anShare

Meaning: Little old one

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Senan is the Anglicized spelling of Senán, from old plus a diminutive ending. Wise is an affectionate interpretation, not the literal meaning of its first element.

Nicknames

  • Sen

Spellings & variants

  • Seanán

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Senan comes from Irish.

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