Shona is a girl name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin meaning “God is gracious; Scottish version of the name Janet. (variant of Seonaid)”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.
SHOH-nah
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 90% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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