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Seana

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Seana: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2000.

Seana is a Gaelic feminine name, primarily a Scots and Irish form of the masculine Seán, which itself derives from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning “God is gracious.” Far rarer than the more common Sinead or Siobhan, Seana has a soft, lilting quality. While lacking high-profile historical figures under this exact spelling, it connects strongly to the rich tradition of Gaelic naming, where feminine versions of male names (like Seana for Seán or Dòmhnall for Dòmhnall) flourished. Place associations are indirect, as Seana itself does not appear as a town name, but the root Seán is shared with places like San Francisco (named for Saint John). As a variant, it stands distinct from the more familiar Shawna, offering a direct link to Scottish heritage.