Shawana

Shawana Meaning & Origin

About Shawana
The name Shawana is of Native American origin and is commonly used by the Ojibwe tribe. It is derived from the Ojibwe word "shaawanong" which means "south." The name Shawana symbolizes someone who is connected to the southern direction, representing warmth, growth, and vitality. It is often associated with individuals who possess a strong sense of independence, leadership qualities, and a vibrant personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shawana are female.

Shawana Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 57.14% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH0 W AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/shawana*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shawana in Braille

Here's how to represent Shawana in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shawana in braille

How to Spell the Name Shawana in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shawana using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shawana in sign language

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