Senán

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Senán is believed to mean "little wise one" or "wise old man". It is derived from the Gaelic words "sean", which means "old" or "wise", and "án", which means "little" or "child".
Popularity
The popularity of the name Senán is relatively low worldwide. It is most commonly used in Ireland, where it ranks 66th in popularity.

cartoon of the name Senán
Cartoon of Senán

Senán Name meanings & History

The name Senán is believed to mean "little wise one" or "wise old man". It is derived from the Gaelic words "sean", which means "old" or "wise", and "án", which means "little" or "child". Means "little old one", derived from Old Irish sen "old" combined with a diminutive suffix. Saint Senán was a 6th-century monk who founded the monastery on Inis Cathaigh. Senán is a traditionally male name that is still commonly used in Ireland today. It is often given to boys in honor of St. Senán, or as a way to celebrate their Irish heritage.

Zodiac Sign of Senán: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Senán:

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

E: Expressive,Environment,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Exaggerate

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

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

Senán is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several notable people with the name Senán, including Senán Mac Maghnusa (a 15th century Irish poet and historian) and Senán Ó Riada (an Irish composer and musician).

Related Names to Senán

Other names related to Senán include Sean, Shane, Eoin, John, and Seamus.