One of the questions I’m asked most often is how to pronounce my name.
Siôn is a Welsh / Cymraeg form of the name John and is typically pronounced similarly to “Shaun” in English or Seán in Irish. As a proud Welshman, I’ve always appreciated the connection my name has to Wales / Cymru and the Welsh language.
This page answers some of the most common questions people ask about the spelling, pronunciation, and history of my name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the ^ or “hat” over the ô called?
A: It’s called a circumflex, and in some languages, it’s placed over a vowel to indicate contraction, length, or a particular quality. In the case of the letter “ô”, the sound of the “o” is changed to a harder “or” sound.
Q: Using a PC (Windows), how do I type the letter ô?
A: Using the number pad (on an extended keypad), press to turn on the [Num Lock]. Next, holding the [Alt] key, press the [1][4][7] keys on the number pad and finally let go of the [Alt] key.
Tip: some laptops have a Function [Fn] option to enable a number pad on a short keyboard.
Q: Using a PC (Windows), how do I type the caplital letter Ô?
A: Using the number pad (on an extended keypad), press to turn on the [Num Lock]. Next, holding the [Alt] key, press the [0][2][1][2] keys on the number pad and finally let go of the [Alt] key. Or the shortcut [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [^] and then
type [O].
Q: Using an Apple Mac (OSX), how do I type the ô character?
A: Press the [Alt] + [i] keys together and then the [o] key.
Tip: The [Alt] key is often referred to as the [Option] key by Mac operators.
Additional Information
Shop is spelt Siop in Welsh
See the BBC Wales website for more about Cymru/Wales, society and culture:
NOTE: the www.siôn.com domain name points to www.sjlewis.com
