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Shuna

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SHOO-nah'SHOO-nuh'2 syllables
🌐Scottish
Calm

MEANING

Possibly derived from the name of a Scottish island

ORIGIN

Scottish Gaelic

ETYMOLOGY

Related to the island of Shuna in Scotland, possibly from Old Norse 'sjón' meaning 'sight' or 'view'

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Shuna is connected with the natural beauty and tranquility of the Scottish islands.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically associated with the Hebridean islands, the name has been used in Scotland for generations.

🇯🇵Japanese
Melodic

MEANING

Various meanings depending on kanjiIncluding 'pearl' or 'red leaf'

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from different kanji combinations such as 珠 (shu, meaning 'pearl') and 那 (na, meaning 'what')

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, the choice of kanji can significantly alter the meaning and perception of the name.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in modern Japan, often chosen for its elegant sound and adaptable meaning.

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FAQs About Shuna

The name Shuna means "Possibly derived from the name of a Scottish island" in Scottish, "Various meanings depending on kanji, including 'pearl' or 'red leaf'" in Japanese.
Shuna has Scottish Gaelic and Japanese origins. Related to the island of Shuna in Scotland, possibly from Old Norse 'sjón' meaning 'sight' or 'view'
Shuna is pronounced SHOO-nah (SHOO-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 Shuna include Shu, Nana.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Shuna include Ailsa, Fiona, Ewan, Lachlan.
The most common spelling is Shuna. Alternative spellings include Shoona, Shouna.