Shona Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Shona means god is gracious. Anglicised from Scottish Gaelic Seonag, a form of Joan, meaning God is gracious

Shona is an anglicised version of the Gaelic Seonag, which is a Gaelic form of Joan, a name from Hebrew meaning God is gracious. It became widespread in the twentieth century, when it began to be used on its own in Scotland and the wider English-speaking world. Some people confuse it with the Irish Shauna, which comes from Seán. The spelling Shona is simple and phonetic, so it is quite easy for newcomers. It is a calm, melodic name which feels comfortable for people with Scottish heritage and carries a pleasing meaning.

Variants of Shona

SeonagShonaghShonahShauna

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