Shannah
English (Rare) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Shannah
The name 'Shannah' is a variant of 'Shana' or 'Shanna', derived from the Irish Gaelic name 'Síne' (a form of Jane) meaning "God is gracious," or from the Hebrew 'Shoshannah' meaning "lily" or "rose." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures and among Jewish communities, with no notable historical figures or events specifically tied to the name.
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Etymology
The name 'Shannah' is a variant of 'Shana' or 'Shanna', derived from the Irish Gaelic name 'Síne' (a form of Jane) meaning "God is gracious," or from the Hebrew 'Shoshannah' meaning "lily" or "rose." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures and among Jewish communities, with no notable historical figures or events specifically tied to the name.
Shannah currently ranks #14,337 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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