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Shawna
Shawna (name) means a female given name, a variant spelling of Shauna. Example: “Shawna and her sister both chose careers in medicine.”
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A female given name, a variant spelling of Shauna.
""That's an interesting name—Shawna. Almost sounds Indian," he said, knowing she was dying to tell him about her."
— Sandy Johnson, The CUPPI (1979)
"Shawna and her sister both chose careers in medicine."
How to use Shawna
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA spelling variant of the name Shauna.
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Etymology
Formed from Shawn plus the feminine suffix -a.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Shawna” mean?
The word “Shawna” means a female given name, a variant spelling of Shauna. In plain terms, a spelling variant of the name Shauna.
How do you use “Shawna” in a sentence?
Here is “Shawna” used in a sentence: “Shawna and her sister both chose careers in medicine.”
What part of speech is “Shawna”?
“Shawna” is a name.
What is the meaning of Shawna?
"Shawna" (name) means a female given name, a variant spelling of Shauna.
