Shion

Meaning of Shion

Shion is a unisex given name of Japanese origin, pronounced shee-ohn (/ʃiː.ɔːn/) and most commonly written with the characters for “purple” (紫) and “garden” (苑), together denoting the aster flower—a symbol of remembrance and endurance in classical Japanese poetry. While its primary usage remains in Japan, Shion has also made inroads into Anglo-American contexts, sometimes appearing as a phonetic variant of the Hebrew-derived name Zion, thereby linking Eastern botanical imagery with Western biblical tradition. In the United States, Shion has maintained a modest but steady presence, registering five to seven births per year from 1999 through 2008 and ranking between 885th and 982nd, which underscores its rarity. Its neutral gender application, precise botanical etymology and cross-cultural resonance make Shion a distinctive, analytically grounded choice for parents seeking a name that is both technically exact and culturally layered.

Pronunciation

Japanese

• Pronunced as shee-ohn (/ʃiː.ɔːn/)

• Shira
• Shizue
• Shima
• Shizuka
• Shiori
• Shika
• Shino