Meaning of the Name Sioned

The name Sioned in English translates to Janet. The meaning of Sioned is ‘Gracious Gift of God’.

The name Sioned is also the name of a character in Welsh mythology, a goddess of a lake in West Wales.

Popularity of Sioned

Sioned is a Welsh name for a girl. This name didn’t make the top 100 baby girl’s in popularity (in Wales in 2017).

Famous People Called with the Name

There are a few famous people bare the name such as Sioned Jones.

• Sioned Jones is an actress, director and writer who was born in 1980.
• Sioned Harries, a rugby player born in 1989
• Sioned William, a Welsh-born British producer born in 1962 and worked for ITV before moving on to BBC Radio 4.
• Sioned Williams, a Welsh harpist from Flintshire
• Sioned Davies – was a lecture and the Head of the School of Welsh at Cardiff University

How to Pronounce Sioned

It is pronounced SHON-ed, but some may pronounce it as Sha-ned or Shi-nade. While the wrong pronunciation may be a bit tiresome it can serve as a way to share the meaning if this strong, beautiful Welsh name.

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