What is the origin of the name Shawnda?

Shawnda is a name of Welsh origin.

How do you pronounce Shawnda?

Shawnda is pronounced SHAWN-dah.

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GirlWelsh

Shawnda

SHAWN-dah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

2,538

Peak Year

#154 in 1975

First Recorded

1957

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern variant of Shawna, an anglicized form of Siân, the Welsh form of Joan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

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Shawn Sha

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Shawn Sha

Spelling Variations

Shawna Shaunda

Similar Names

Shana Shannon Sheena Rhonda

Personality Traits

GraciousKindCompassionateFriendlyOutgoing

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