83%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage Irish Mythology Meaning & HistoryExpand Links The name of an Irish goddess, a granddaughter of Lir, who was the personification of the River Shannon. Her name is derived from the name of the river (see SHANNON). Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Other Languages & CulturesShannon, Shana, Shanna, Shannah, Shannen, Shanon(English) Categories goddesses, gods, rivers, water, women Entry added October 11, 2012