Shawna

Shawna is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Shauna, derived from Shawn or Sean, an Irish Gaelic name. Its origin is English and means "God is Gracious".

Shawna
PronunciationSha-NAH
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameIrish, Gaelic, English
MeaningGod is gracious
Other names
Related namesShauna, Sean, Seana, Shawn, Shane, Shana

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.[1]

Shawna may refer to:

  • Shawna Elizabeth (born 1986), American professional wrestler, manager, known by her ring name Vyper
  • Shawna Lenee (born 1987), 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

See also

  • Shawnna (born 1978), American rapper.

References

  1. "Shawna on BabyNamer". Retrieved 2008-09-02.
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