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Shawna

SHAW-nə

Popularity

#6103

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

45,627

Peak Year

#2,090 in 1977

First Recorded

1941

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A feminine form of Sean, the Irish version of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Nickname Watch

ShaShawnShawnie

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Shawna Robinson

    Former American NASCAR driver

  • Shawna Waldron

    American actress

Nicknames

ShaShawnShawnie

Spelling Variations

ShaunaShawneeShona

Similar Names

ShannonRhiannaBriannaDeanna

Personality Traits

CompassionateGenerousLoyalKind

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