Shawnee

Shawnee Meaning & Origin

About Shawnee
The name "Shawnee" is of Native American origin and is derived from the Algonquian language. It is commonly believed to mean "southern people" or "southerners." The Shawnee people were a Native American tribe who originally inhabited the Ohio Valley and surrounding areas. They were known for their warrior culture and played a significant role in the history of North America. Today, the name "Shawnee" is often used as a given name for both boys and girls, reflecting a connection to Native American heritage and culture.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shawnee are female.

Shawnee Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AO1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɔni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shawnee in Braille

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

The name Shawnee in braille

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

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

The name Shawnee in sign language

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