♀ Name Shana

Q: What does the name Shana mean?

Shana means 'Yahweh is gracious' and 'Yahweh is merciful' (from Hebrew 'yo/יֹו', abbreviation of 'yeho/יְהוֹ' = referring to the Hebrew God + 'ḥanán/חָנַן' = to show favor/to be gracious). Besides, Shana has the meanings 'beautiful', 'pretty' or 'lovely' (from Yiddish 'sheyn/שיין').

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Shana is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Shana come from?

Shana is a feminine variant of the Hebrew masculine names Sean, John or Johannes, but also a form of the Yiddish name Shayna.

What does the name Shana mean?

Shana means “Yahweh is gracious” and “Yahweh is merciful” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious). Besides, Shana has the meanings “beautiful”, “pretty” or “lovely” (from Yiddish “sheyn/שיין”).

Pronunciation of Shana

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Variants

Shanna

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Popularity of the name Shana

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