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Shona Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "shona" is "god is gracious", and is used often for "female".

Name
shona
Meaning
god is gracious
Pronunciation
shoh-nah
Used for
female
Syllables
2

Shona Name Details

The name Shona is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name Sine, which means 'God is gracious'. It first became popular in Scotland in the 19th century and was originally used as a nickname for girls named Johanna or Joan. Shona is a traditional Scottish name and is still commonly used today.

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