What is the origin of the name Shawnee?

Shawnee is a name of Native American origin.

How popular is the name Shawnee?

Shawnee is currently ranked #13224 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Shawnee?

Shawnee is pronounced shaw-NEE.

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GirlNative American

Shawnee

shaw-NEE

Popularity

#13224

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Native American

Total Births

4,028

Peak Year

#233 in 1992

First Recorded

1943

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the name of the Shawnee Native American tribe, thought to mean 'southerner'.

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Shaw Nee Sha

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Numerology

The Nurturer

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

Nicknames

Shaw Nee Sha

Spelling Variations

Shawni Shaunee

Similar Names

Cheyenne Dakota Sierra Savannah

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentResilientFree-spirited

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