Shavone
Meaning of Shavone
Shavone, pronounced /ʃəˈvoʊn/ in American English, is a feminine given name that emerged as a modern American adaptation of the Irish Siobhán, a name which in Old Irish denotes “God is gracious.” Its formation, distinguished by the prefatory element “Sha-,” exemplifies the morphological innovation characteristic of late twentieth-century African American naming practices, wherein established etymological sources are reconfigured to produce distinct and culturally resonant appellations. Social Security Administration data reveal that Shavone first entered the national registry in 1968 and sustained a rank between approximately 740th and 850th through the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, with its most frequent usage occurring in the mid-1980s. Although it did not ascend into the top 500, its consistent annual appearance signifies a specialized yet enduring adoption, reflective of individualizing onomastic preferences. Thus, Shavone is associated both with the persistence of Celtic linguistic heritage and the dynamic creative impulses of African American cultural expression within the broader Anglo-American onomastic landscape.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as shuh-VOHN (/ʃəˈvoʊn/)
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Notable People Named Shavone
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