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Shona

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SHOW-nuh'SHOH-nuh'2 syllables
🇮🇪Irish
Cultural

MEANING

God is gracious

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Irish name Seán, a variant of John.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Ireland and Scotland, Shona is a popular choice for girls, imbued with a sense of grace and tradition.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Shona gained popularity in the mid-20th century and continues to be used in English-speaking countries.

🇿🇼Shona
Melodic

MEANING

A Bantu ethnic group native to Zimbabwe

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

The name of the Shona people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Zimbabwe.

CULTURAL NOTES

The Shona people are known for their rich cultural heritage, including music, art, and traditional beliefs.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The Shona have a long history in southern Africa, with archaeological evidence of their civilization dating back to the 11th century.

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FAQs About Shona

The name Shona means "God is gracious" in Irish, "A Bantu ethnic group native to Zimbabwe" in Shona.
Shona has Celtic and African origins. Derived from the Irish name Seán, a variant of John.
Shona is pronounced SHOW-nuh (SHOH-nuh). 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 Shona include Sho, Nina.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Shona include Sean, Fiona, Liam, Aisling.
The most common spelling is Shona. Alternative spellings include Seona, Shonagh.