She-
she
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Native American
Meaning:Girl, woman; My, me
While it’s typically found as an element of longer monikers like Sherane, Sherice, and Sherilyn, She- can work as a feminine name on its own. With English roots, She- means “girl” or “woman,” and is typically attached to phrases like “she-wolf,” “she-bear,” or “she-cat.” The prefix she- is also found in the Navajo language, where it means “my” or “me.” If you want to help baby feel comfortable being themselves in any situation in the future, She- can make for a great start.
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Sources
Behind the Name, Sherane, September 2017
Behind the Name, Sherice, October 2012
Behind the Name, Sherilyn, February 2019
Online Etymology Dictionary, she (pron.)
WordSense Dictionary, she-
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