What is the origin of the name Shaunda?

Shaunda is a name of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce Shaunda?

Shaunda is pronounced SHON-dah.

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GirlIrish

Shaunda

SHON-dah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,623

Peak Year

#104 in 1978

First Recorded

1957

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Shaunda is likely an Americanized variant of Shawna or Shauna, which is the feminine form of Sean, an Irish name meaning 'God is gracious'.

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Shau Shaun

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Numerology

The Seeker

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Nicknames

Shau Shaun

Spelling Variations

Shawna Shauna Shonda

Similar Names

Brenda Linda Rhonda Dawn Deirdre

Personality Traits

friendlyoutgoinggenerousloyal

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