What is the origin of the name Shadana?

Shadana is a name of Persian origin.

How do you pronounce Shadana?

Shadana is pronounced shah-DAH-nah.

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GirlPersian

Shadana

shah-DAH-nah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

109

Peak Year

#13 in 1989

First Recorded

1975

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern invented name, potentially with Persian or Arabic influences, as 'Shad' means 'happy' in Persian.

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Shay Dana

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Shay Dana

Similar Names

Shadi Danah Shana

Personality Traits

OptimisticJoyfulCreativeGentle

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