Shawana
Meaning of Shawana
Shawana, pronounced /ʃəˈwɑːnə/ in English, is a feminine given name historically regarded as a variant of Shawna—derived from the Irish Gaelic Seána, the feminine counterpart to Seán (Anglo-American John), which denotes “God is gracious.” Although its etymological roots trace to traditional Gaelic, the form Shawana emerged predominantly in North American usage during the mid-20th century, reflecting both a phonetic elaboration and cultural adaptation of its Irish antecedent. According to Social Security Administration records spanning 1956 to 2000, the name exhibited modest yet consistent presence, attaining its peak frequency of 125 occurrences (rank 653) in 1977 before gradually declining to 11 occurrences (rank 889) by 2000. Associations with benevolence, dignity and understated resilience are thus integral to its identity, affording Shawana a distinctive position within the Anglo-American onomastic landscape.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as shuh-WAH-nuh (/ʃəˈwɑːnə/)
American English
- Pronunced as shuh-WAH-nuh (/ʃəˈwɑnə/)
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Notable People Named Shawana
| Shawana Bashir - |
