Ever wonder what Shawn's name means, or where it came from? Find out below! Information courtesy of Behind The Names
MICHAEL m English, German, Czech, Biblical
Pronounced: MIE-kul
From the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning "who is like God?". This was the name of one of the seven archangels in Hebrew tradition and the only one identified as an archangel in the Bible. In the Book of Revelation in the New Testament he is portrayed as the leader of heaven's armies, and thus is considered the patron saint of soldiers. This was also the name of nine Byzantine emperors and a czar of Russia. Other more modern bearers of this name include the 19th-century chemist/physicist Michael Faraday and basketball player Michael Jordan.
SHAWN m,f English
Pronounced: SHAWN
Anglicized form of SEAN, also used as a feminine form.
The following was sent to me by Amanda, and gave me the idea for doing it this with all the boys :)
Michael, a 2-syllable boy's name of Hebrew origin, means: Who is like God?
Shawn, a 1-syllable unisex name of Hebrew/Irish origin, means: God is gracious.
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