name

Shona

SHOH-nuh

Shona (name) means a Bantu language spoken mainly in Zimbabwe and parts of Mozambique. Example: “She grew up speaking Shona at home and English at school.”

name

A Bantu language spoken mainly in Zimbabwe and parts of Mozambique.

"She grew up speaking Shona at home and English at school."

noun

A member of the Bantu people who speak Shona.

"The Shona are the largest ethnic group in Zimbabwe."

How to use Shona

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the language, or the people of Zimbabwe who speak it, one of the country's major languages.

Word forms

Shonas plural, Shona plural

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Etymology

Scottish Anglicized form of Seonag ( =Joan) and an American variant of Shauna.

Synonyms

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Sh�na

Rhymes for Shona

Ona mona bona Nona Iona rona Oona Sona Dona Fiona Leona Ilona

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Shona” mean?

The word “Shona” means a Bantu language spoken mainly in Zimbabwe and parts of Mozambique. In plain terms, either the language, or the people of Zimbabwe who speak it, one of the country's major languages.

How do you pronounce “Shona”?

“Shona” is pronounced SHOH-nuh (/ˈʃəʊnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Shona” in a sentence?

Here is “Shona” used in a sentence: “She grew up speaking Shona at home and English at school.”

What part of speech is “Shona”?

Depending on how it is used, “Shona” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “Shona” have?

“Shona” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Bantu language spoken mainly in Zimbabwe and parts of Mozambique.