Old, ancient, or wise
Shanan is a variant of the Irish name Shannon, derived from the river Sionainn. It is associated with the goddess Sionann and the Old Irish word 'sen', meaning old or ancient, implying wisdom. While less common than the standard spelling, it retains the same geographical and mythological roots.
Less common today
Shanan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,329 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and writer
