Shawna

Meaning of Shawna

Shawna is a bright, gracious name with roots in Irish Gaelic. It comes from sean, the original form of John, and means “God is gracious.” In English it’s pronounced SHA-nuh, with a soft rolling sound that feels like a warm breeze across a sunlit plaza. Shawna brings to mind laughter at a fiesta. She might even outshine the papel picado at a birthday bash. It reached peak fame in the 1980s but remains a hidden gem today. In 2024, about 20 American babies received this name, ranking around 930—proof that true charm never goes out of style. Shawna invites your daughter to shine with corazón and confidence.