Shona

Shona Meaning & Origin

About Shona
The name "Shona" is of Scottish and Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "seanchaidh" meaning "storyteller" or "old". It is often used as a feminine given name and reflects qualities such as wisdom, creativity, and a strong connection to one's heritage. Shona is a name that embodies the essence of storytelling and the preservation of cultural traditions.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shona are female.

Shona Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃoʊnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shona in Braille

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

The name Shona in braille

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

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

The name Shona in sign language

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