Shawanna
Meaning of Shawanna
Shawanna drifts onto the tongue like a soft Caribbean trade wind, a lyrical blend of the Gaelic Shawn—rooted in the ancient Hebrew name Yochanan, “God is gracious”—and the ever-feminine Anna. Picture a young heroine in a tropical cuento, twirling her sundress while salsa drums tap in the background; that’s the vibe parents in 1970s and ’80s Florida must have felt when they gently nudged Shawanna up the state charts. The name’s three-beat cadence, shuh-WAH-nuh, feels equal parts beach bonfire and Sunday-morning blessing, giving her both fiesta sparkle and spiritual depth. Friends often shorten it to “Shaw” or “Wanna,” adding easygoing charm, yet the full form still commands attention like a sunrise over Key West. In short, Shawanna offers baby girls a gracious meaning, a lilting sound, and a story seasoned with just the right dash of Latin spice.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as shuh-WAH-nuh (/ʃəˈwɑnə/)
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