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The name Shannon originated in Ireland and is directly linked to the country's longest river. Shannon is now used as a first name for both males and females. The name of the river is a combination of Irish sean "old, wise" and abhainn "river".[Behind the Name. Shannon. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.] Shannon can also be a short form of 'Shanahan', a variant of the Irish masculine name Seanán, which means "little wise person" or "small but wise".[Behind the Name. Seanán. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.]
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