Shona Meaning in English, Shona Baby Name Origin Gender Meaning Pronunciation
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Shona
Gender
Boy, Girl
Origin
Gaelic, Hebrew, Irish
Pronunciation
SHOWN-ə::SHOW-nah::SHOWnah
Meaning
The name Shona has mainly been used in Scotland and means 'gracious and merciful'. In an unrelated context, Shona also shares its name with a tribe in
Related Shona Baby Names
Ray, Shay, Shelvin, Sutter, Sai, Shaw, Stan, Sylar, Stephanie, Samantha, Zayden, Abina, Abiona, Abony, Adana, Adena, Adina, Adon, Adona, Adone
Similar Shona Baby Names
Jonetta, Joeanne, Jenette, Jaynie, Jayni, Janie, Janicia, Janey, Janee, Joan::Saguna, Sahana, Sahen, Sajni, Sakima, Sakina, Sakinah, Sam, Sameh, Sami
Sibling Names
Madison, Kennedy, Riley, Emma, Taylor, Morgan, Peyton, Brooklyn, Ava, Addison, Emily, Grace, Jackson, Carter, Ethan, Gavin, Mason, Ryan, Austin, Grant, Jacob, Logan, Jack, Niamh, Debbie, Stuart
Middle Names
Ellie, Christie, Ava
About
Shona is a Scottish form of Joan. Joan originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It is a feminine form of John and as a female name has been used since the 17th century. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, a French heroine who led the French army in the Hundred Years' War. She was burned by the English at the stake for heresy and later on declared a martyr.::Shona as a girl's name is of Irish, Gaelic and Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
Famous Persons
Shona Macdonald - artist
Numerology
The name Shona has a numerology value of 3
In numerological terms, this means the following
CommunicationThe act or process of communicating; fact of being communicated.The imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs.Something imparted, interchanged, or transmitted.InteractionReciprocal action, effect, or influence.