The first part of me name is pronounced with an "Sh-" sound and then the Gaelic "bh" is pronounced something like a "v" in English. I suspect if you know someone who spells her name 'Siovhan' she pronounces it the same with the same Gaelic origin.
Yes, that's exactly how she pronounces it. But yours is more authentic, correct? Can I tease her for "anglicizing" her name?