US Popularity:10670
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Hebrew, Japanese, Sanskrit
Meaning:God is gracious; Pearl, gem jewel; Love, affection, favorite; Lord Indra
Shuna is a gender-neutral name with multiple origins. As an Irish name, it’s a variant of Shona, a form of Joan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan or John. This classic name means “God is gracious.” Shuna is also a Japanese girl’s name meaning “pearl,” “gem,” or “jewel” and “love,” “affection,” or “favorite.” A fitting name for your little treasure! Finally, as a Sanskrit name, Shuna is gender-neutral and means “Lord Indra,” referring to the Hindu deity who is king of the devas and of Svarga. He is also the god of thunder, lightning, storms, and rain. This beautiful name has the advantage of being used in several cultures, helping baby make friends wherever they go.

Shuna Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1988
#17144
in 1988
- 6261
from 1983
In comparison to the previous year's data
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