Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɒn swˈiːnɪ] (IPA) 
The name "John Sweeney" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /dʒɑn ˈswini/. The first syllable is pronounced with a "dzh" sound, followed by a short "a" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound, and the final syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound. The spelling of this name is important for proper identification and communication in both formal and informal settings.
John Sweeney is a proper noun commonly used to refer to an individual named John Sweeney. As a dictionary definition, John Sweeney is a person's name, typically given to males, that may refer to various individuals throughout history or in contemporary society. Although there may be several people named John Sweeney, the term does not inherently possess any specific meaning or significance beyond denoting an individual's personal identity.
It is worth noting that there have been notable individuals named John Sweeney in different fields and professions. For instance, John Sweeney could refer to John J. Sweeney (1934 – 2021), an American labor leader who served as the President of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) from 1995 to 2009. He is known for his advocacy for workers' rights and his efforts in organizing labor movements.
However, without any contextual information or further specification, the term "John Sweeney" does not possess any particular meaning in and of itself. Consequently, its definition solely relies on the context in which it is used, whether it pertains to a specific individual or a name that does not denote any particular significance.
The word "John Sweeney" does not have an etymology in the traditional sense, as it is a proper noun that represents a person's name. Proper nouns, such as names, do not typically have etymological origins because they are not derived from other words or languages. "John Sweeney" is a combination of two common English names, "John" and "Sweeney", which have separate etymologies.
The name "John" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yochanan", meaning "Yahweh (God) is gracious". It has been used in various forms in different languages throughout history.
The surname "Sweeney" is of Irish origin, an Anglicized version of the Gaelic name "Mac Suibhne", meaning "son of Suibhne". In Irish folklore, Suibhne was a legendary king who was turned into a bird and wandered in madness.
