Shane Filan
Irish pop singer
1979 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Irish pop singer
Born
July 5, 1979
Age
~47 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
songwriter, singer, television presenter
IrelandBorn in Sligo
1979
Born in Sligo (1979-07-05)
Present
Age ~47
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shane Filan?+
Shane Filan is Irish pop singer. Born in 1979.
What does the name Shane mean?+
The name Shane means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicized form of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is of English origin.
When was Shane Filan born?+
Shane Filan was born on July 5, 1979.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicized form of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.
The name Shane is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicized form of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Shane
Shane — July 5, 1979
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
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