Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlHebrew

Shawnah

SHAW-nah

Shawnah is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Feminine form of Shawn, an English variant of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1990.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Shawnah Means

Feminine form of Shawn, an English variant of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

The Story of Shawnah

This name arrived in 1975, a gentle feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious,' and graced the charts until 1990.

Shawnah is a feminine form of Shawn, an English variant of John, meaning 'God is gracious,' with Hebrew roots. It appeared in 1975, reaching its peak in 1990, indicating a sustained but gentle presence.

For your daughter Shawnah, this name evokes a deep sense of grace and compassionate kindness. It is a name for a child who will offer comfort and understanding with a gentle heart.

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you love the short forms too.

AI Features

Unlock Shawnah’s Full Story

AI consultant · Sibling matches · Cultural deep-dive · Compatibility scores

🔒 No credit card needed

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

GracefulKindCompassionate

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#7 in 1990

Total Births

39

First Recorded

1975

More Names Like Shawnah

View all

Explore related name groups

Save Shawnah to your favorites list