Shawnia
SHAW-nee-uh
The Story of Shawnia
A name born in the late 60s, blending Irish grace with a distinctively American sound.
Shawnia surfaced in the late 1960s, an Americanized interpretation of Shawna. It carries the strong Irish lineage of Sean, meaning 'God is gracious,' adapted into a flowing, feminine form.
This name suggests a daughter with a compassionate and graceful nature. You envision her kindness touching lives, her spirit compassionate and her presence calming.
What It Means
“Shawnia is a modern Americanized variant of Shawna, which is a feminine form of Sean, the Irish version of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.”
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Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#18 in 1996
Total Births
168
First Recorded
1967
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