Shona is a girl's name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin meaning “God is gracious; Scottish version of the name Janet. (variant of Seonaid).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Sho. Shona is an uncommon, distinctive choice for girls, with a popularity score of 10 out of 100 — perfect for parents seeking something rare.
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SHOH-nah
Phonetic spelling
A rare, distinctive name — a great pick if you want something uncommon.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Shona means “God is gracious; Scottish version of the name Janet. (variant of Seonaid).” It is a girl's name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin.
Shona is pronounced SHOH-nah.
Shona is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Shona has a popularity score of 10 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Shona include Sho.
Middle names that pair well with Shona include Shona Rose, Shona Grace, Shona Marie, Shona Jane.
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