Shaundra

Meaning of Shaundra

Shaundra emerges as an inventive feminization of the Irish Gaelic name Sean—meaning “God is gracious”—tempered by the soft-ending “-dra,” which evokes the melodious resonance of names like Sandra or Cassandra. In Anglo-American contexts, it is pronounced SHAWN-druh (ʃɔːnˈdrə) and has, over the past few decades, carved out a quietly distinctive niche: modestly flourishing in the late 1980s and early 1990s before settling into more selective use by the early 2000s. Analysts note that this ebb and flow in popularity lends Shaundra a certain independent spirit, signaling to onlookers a bearer who is both grounded in time-honored meaning and unafraid to chart her own course. With its balanced blend of Gaelic gravitas and a contemporary, almost windswept elegance, Shaundra offers parents a name that speaks to gracious strength and the promise of individuality.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as SHAWN-druh (/ʃɔːnˈdrə/)

• Shania
• Shawna
• Shauna
• Shantel
• Shanae
• Shonda
• Shandra