Samhain

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
End of Summer, November, Beginning of the Celtic year, Festival of the Dead, Halloween
Pronunciation
SAH-win(English)
SOW-in(English)
sah-win or sow-in
Popularity
This name is not ranked in the top 1000 names for either gender in the United States.

cartoon of the name Samhain
Cartoon of Samhain

Samhain Name meanings & History

End of Summer, November, Beginning of the Celtic year, Festival of the Dead, Halloween. From Irish and Scottish Gaelic Samhain, referring to the Gaelic festival, marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter, which is celebrated on the evening of 31st October and 1st November. Samhain is a unique and uncommon name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a great option for parents who want to choose a name that has a rich history and cultural significance.

Zodiac Sign of Samhain: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Samhain:

S: Sensuality,Solidity,Social Standing,Status,Sex,Security,Success

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Angry,Argumentative

M: Memory,Maternal,Mother,Memorabilia,Mommy,Manipulative,Mushy

H: Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hope,Hobnobbing

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

N: Nitpicking,Nervous,Nagging,Nice,Neat,Neurosis,Nutrition

Samhain is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

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