Shavonn
shuh-VAWN
Shavonn is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “A variant of Siobhan, the Irish form of Joan, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1978.
What Shavonn Means
“A variant of Siobhan, the Irish form of Joan, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.”
The Story of Shavonn
This name carries the ancient warmth of 'God is gracious,' revitalized for a modern age in the late 20th century.
Shavonn is a graceful variation of Siobhan, the Irish form of Joan. Joan traces its roots back to the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. This name journeyed from ancient sacred texts to the Emerald Isle and then found a new expression in the late 1970s.
For your daughter, Shavonn suggests a spirit blessed with kindness and an innate sense of grace. You see in her a friendly strength, someone who can navigate the world with compassion and resolve.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#26 in 1978
Total Births
174
First Recorded
1978
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