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Shana

Shana (name) means a female given name, an anglicized form of the Welsh name Siân. Example: “They named their daughter Shana after her Welsh grandmother.”

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A female given name, an anglicized form of the Welsh name Siân.
"They named their daughter Shana after her Welsh grandmother."

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In plain EnglishA girl's first name with Welsh roots.

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Etymology

An anglicized variant of the Welsh Siân (itself a pet form, Siana), sometimes also linked to the French name Jeanne.

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Shana” mean?

The word “Shana” means a female given name, an anglicized form of the Welsh name Siân. In plain terms, a girl's first name with Welsh roots.

How do you use “Shana” in a sentence?

Here is “Shana” used in a sentence: “They named their daughter Shana after her Welsh grandmother.”

What part of speech is “Shana”?

“Shana” is a name.

Where does the word “Shana” come from?

The word “Shana” comes from French. An anglicized variant of the Welsh Siân (itself a pet form, Siana), sometimes also linked to the French name Jeanne.

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