Shawn Colvin
American singer-songwriter
1956 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American singer-songwriter
Born
January 10, 1956
Age
~70 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
composer, singer, singer-songwriter
United StatesBorn in Vermillion
1956
Born in Vermillion (1956-01-10)
2016
AwardAmericana Trailblazer Award
Present
Age ~70
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shawn Colvin?+
Shawn Colvin is American singer-songwriter. Born in 1956.
What does the name Shawn mean?+
The name Shawn means "unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is of English origin.
When was Shawn Colvin born?+
Shawn Colvin was born on January 10, 1956.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.
The name Shawn is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Shawn
Shawn — January 10, 1956
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
Respect.
— .
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