The nameShona
Shona is a Scottish girl's name.
- Girl's name
- Scottish
Meaning
It is an English form of the Gaelic Seonag, a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Scottish.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Shona
Shona in France
2001peak year (45 births)
650babies named Shona in France since 1900
Shona was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 340 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Shona. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Shona in France were born before 2003.
Variants and related names
Shona in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shona mean?
It is an English form of the Gaelic Seonag, a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Shona?
Scottish.
Is Shona a girl's or a boy's name?
Shona is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Shona?
Variants and related names of Shona include Jean and John.