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Deshawna

deh-SHAW-nah

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

646

Peak Year

#28 in 1998

First Recorded

1969

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern American name, likely a combination of the popular prefix 'De-' with Shawna, a variant of Shawna meaning 'God is gracious'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

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Personality Traits

GracefulKindGenerousIndependent

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