What does the name sheen mean?

The name Sheen as a surname has several possible origins and meanings depending on its cultural background. In its Irish form, Sheen is an anglicized version of the Gaelic surname O'Shea or O'Seaghdha, which means descendant of Seaghdha. The personal name Seaghdha itself is believed to mean hawk-like, majestic, or stately, or possibly learned or esteemed, so Sheen carries that meaning of nobility or hawk-like quality. It is common in County Kerry, Ireland. As an English surname, Sheen can also be a topographic name derived from Old English words meaning beautiful, bright, or shining, or from place names like Sheen in Staffordshire or East Sheen in London, which come from Old English scene meaning beautiful or fair, or from a word meaning shed or shelter. In this English sense, Sheen means beautiful place or bright place. The name is also associated with the word sheen meaning shine or luster, so it can evoke brightness. Famous bearers include Martin Sheen and Charlie Sheen, whose family name was originally Estévez but chose Sheen for professional reasons inspired by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.