Shawna

God is gracious; Hebrew origin meaning "God shows mercy"

girlIrish

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Shawna meaning & origin

Shawna is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "God is gracious; Hebrew origin meaning "God shows mercy"". Listed origin: Irish.

Pronunciation

SHAW-nah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Shawna. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Sha

Middle Name Ideas

  • Shawna Rose
  • Shawna Grace
  • Shawna Marie
  • Shawna Jane

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shawna

What does the name Shawna mean?

Shawna is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "God is gracious; Hebrew origin meaning "God shows mercy"". Listed origin: Irish.

How do you pronounce Shawna?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is SHAW-nah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Shawna?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Shawna. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Shawna?

Ideas to try include Sha. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Shawna?

Try Shawna Rose, Shawna Grace, Shawna Marie, Shawna Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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