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Sheena

Sheena (name) means a female given name of Scottish Gaelic origin. Example: “Sheena sang at her cousin's wedding last summer.”

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A female given name of Scottish Gaelic origin.
"Sheena sang at her cousin's wedding last summer."

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In plain EnglishA first name popular in Scotland, related to Jane, Joan, and Sian.

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Etymology

An anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic name Sìne, ultimately from the same root as "Jane" and "Joan."

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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What does “Sheena” mean?

The word “Sheena” means a female given name of Scottish Gaelic origin. In plain terms, a first name popular in Scotland, related to Jane, Joan, and Sian.

How do you use “Sheena” in a sentence?

Here is “Sheena” used in a sentence: “Sheena sang at her cousin's wedding last summer.”

What part of speech is “Sheena”?

“Sheena” is a name.

Where does the word “Sheena” come from?

The word “Sheena” comes from Scottish Gaelic. An anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic name Sìne, ultimately from the same root as "Jane" and "Joan.".

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