Shawna

The first name Shawna is a feminine form of the name Shawn and belongs to the English, Gaelic, and Irish name variants. Shawn, in turn, is an English derivative of Sean, whose origin can be found in the biblical name Johannes. The direct translation of the name into English is 'Yahweh is gracious', 'Yahweh is merciful', or 'Yahweh is benevolent'.

What does the name Shawna mean?

Shawna is a girl's name that is regarded as the feminine variant of Shawn. Shawn itself is an English form of Sean and has its roots in the biblical Johannes. Translated into English, the name means 'Yahweh is gracious', 'Yahweh is merciful', or 'Yahweh is benevolent'. The origin of the name goes back to the ancient Hebrew language and consists of the elements jahwe, meaning 'name of God', and chanan, meaning 'to favor', 'to be merciful', or 'to be gracious'. The feminine original form is Johanna. Other variants include Shauna, Shaunee, Shawnah, Shawny, and Shawnee. Additionally, there are modern American adaptations such as Ashawna, Lashawna, Rashawna, Sashawna, and Tashawna.

Where does the name Shawna come from?

The etymology of Shawna traces back to a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin, carrying meanings such as 'Yahweh is merciful' or 'Yahweh is gracious'. The name is composed of the Hebrew words jahwe (name of God) and chanan (to favor, to be merciful, to be gracious). It is prevalent in English, Gaelic, and Irish languages.

How do you pronounce Shawna?

The pronunciation of Shawna is two syllables and sounds harmonious. In English, the name is often pronounced as 'Shaw-na' [ˈʃɔːna]. The first syllable begins with a long, rounded vowel that immediately conveys a sense of calm. The second syllable remains open and clear, while the final 'a' adds a warm sound. Overall, Shawna conveys a calm and balanced impression - soft, harmonious, and with a smooth sound movement.

When is the name day of Shawna?

The name days of Shawna are celebrated on June 24, November 24, and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Shawna is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Shawna has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th.

Nicknames & pet names

Shawni / Shawny / Shwani

Similar first names

Famous people

• Shawna Gordon (American soccer player)
• Shawna Howson (Canadian author)
• Shawna Lenee (American actress)
• Shawna Pendry (British biathlete)
• Shawna Russell (singer from the USA)
• Shawna Waldron (American actress)