Shawna
| Shawna | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Sha-NAH |
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Irish, Gaelic, English |
| Meaning | God is gracious |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Shauna, Sean, Seana, Shawn, Shane, Shana |
Shawna is a feminine given name, a variant of Shauna, derived from Shawn or Sean, an Irish Gaelic name. Its origin is English and means "God is Gracious".[1]
The first name has been present throughout the last century although fluctuating in use. It ranked 882nd in popularity for females of all ages in a 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistic and 490th in a 1990 US Sample.[2]
Shawna may refer to:
- Shawna Elizabeth (born 1986), American professional wrestler, manager, known by her ring name Vyper
- Shawna Lenee (born 1987), American hardcore American pornographic actress, dancer and model
- Shawna Robinson (born 1964), American stock car driver and interior designer
- Shawna Trpcic (born 1966), American costume designer
- Shawna Welsh (born 1989), Canadian Actress
References
- ↑ "Shawna - Origin and Meaning of the name Shawna at BabyNames.com". Retrieved 2008-09-02.
- ↑ "Shawna on BabyNamer". Retrieved 2008-09-02.
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