Shaniqwa
Meaning of Shaniqwa
Shaniqwa is a name that feels like a secret melody—warm, inviting, and full of promise. Born from African American naming traditions of the late twentieth century, its “shuh-NEE-kwah” pronunciation rolls off the tongue like a gentle wave, joyful enough to draw a smile and just tricky enough to make newcomers say it twice. Though it never stormed the top of the charts, Shaniqwa quietly held its own—hovering in the mid-800s during the early ’90s—reflecting parents’ wish for something fresh, poetic, and entirely her own. With every utterance, the name whispers resilience and individuality, inspiring each little girl who carries it to chart her own bright, beautiful course.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as shuh-NEE-kwah (/ʃəˈniːkwɑ/)
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