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Shanai

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shuh-NAY'shuh-NAY'2 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Kind

MEANING

Gift from God

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'shaina,' meaning 'beautiful' or 'gift.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Jewish communities as a name that signifies blessing and beauty.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used historically in Hebrew-speaking cultures and carries religious significance.

🇸🇦Arabic
Melodic

MEANING

Bright or Radiant

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly linked to the Arabic 'shana,' which conveys brightness or radiance.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Arabic cultures, names with meanings related to beauty or radiance are highly valued.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in various forms across Arab-speaking regions, often associated with positive qualities.

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FAQs About Shanai

The name Shanai means "Gift from God" in Hebrew, "Bright or Radiant" in Arabic.
Shanai has Hebrew and Arabic origins. Derived from the Hebrew word 'shaina,' meaning 'beautiful' or 'gift.'
Shanai is pronounced shuh-NAY (shuh-NAY). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Shanai include Shay, Nai.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Shanai include Aaliyah, Zane, Kian, Leila.
The most common spelling is Shanai. Alternative spellings include Shanay, Shenae, Shanaye.