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Subject: Re: Sian
Author: Bear   (Authenticated as Bear)
Date: November 19, 2006 at 6:15:25 PM
Reply to: Shian by Alexis
Sian is a Welsh girl's name, pronounced "shan," rhyming with Ann.

It is the Welsh female form of Jane (from John).

I've never heard of Shian, but it seems likely that it is a variant. I strongly prefer Sian.

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