Shana
/SHANUH-SHAYNUH/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Shana is a English name meaning "Beautiful". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. The name's origin is complex and debated. It is speculated to have Hebrew origins (Shoshana, meaning 'lily'), Yiddish origins (Shayna, meaning 'beautiful'), Irish origins (from Shannon), or Sanskrit origins (meaning 'old, wise').
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic SHANUH-SHAYNUH
IPA ˈʃænə/, /ˈʃeɪnə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as SHANUH-SHAYNUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Shana
- · Shana Hiatt - Model
- · Shana Müller - Swiss TV presenter
- · Shana Mangatal - Author
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