Siobhán is an Irish personal name for females an is pronounced 'Shi-vawn' (IPA: /ʃəˈvɔːn/). It is ultimately derived from Hebrew words which meant "God is gracious". Alternative spellings of Siobhán include Siavon, Siobhan, Siobhain, Siobhann, Siobhon, Siovhan, Shivaune, Shivaun, Shavon, Sioban, Shivonne, Shvaugn, Shvaughn, Shavaughn, Shavaugn, Shavone and Chevonne. Its English equivalent is Joan.