Shanea
sh(a)-nea
US Popularity:11696
Origin:Native American
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:I’m on my way; God is gracious
Allow your baby to make their way into the world with the feminine name Shanea. A variant of Shanae, it can be an Anglicized version of the Irish Sinéad, which is based on the moniker Jeannette and means “God is gracious.” This name can also be a variant of Shania and of Native American origin and means “I’m on my way.” It’s believed to come from an Ojibwa phrase and is a great choice for boisterous babies who like to make their presence known. The Ojibwe people were one of the largest Native American tribes, known for their craftsmanship in building canoes and their cultivation of maple syrup. Just like the Phil Collins song, baby can tell everybody “I’m On My Way” with a name like Shanea.
How Popular Is The Name Shanea?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2014
#18811
in 2014
- 4440
from 2013
Sources
WordSense Dictionary, Shanae
WordSense Dictionary, Sinéad
WordSense Dictionary, Jeanette
WordSense Dictionary, John
Omaha World-Herald, Fan of Shania Twain? Here's the story behind her adopted name, May 2018
The Ojibwe People’s Dictionary, ani-
Minnesota Historical Society, The Ojibwe People
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