The baby name Shena is simply an alternative spelling to Sheena. It's a little shorter and spunkier, but it is still as pretty as the original. Shena was most popular during the 1980s when it spent a brief stay on the list of the top 1,000 baby names for girls. Since then, it's fallen off the list, which means your little girl may likely be the only Shena in her kindergarten class.
Meaning of the name Shena:
Scottish: God is gracious
Irish: God is gracious
Origin of the name Shena:
Shena is derived from the Scottish name Sine, which is a derivative of the name Jane.
Symbolism of the name Shena:
Because Shena means God is gracious, it may be symbolic to parents of the Christian faith.
Style of the name Shena:
Modern
Gender of the name Shena:
Shena is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Shena:
SHEE-nuh
Number of syllables in the name Shena:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Shena:
The name Shena evokes images of someone who is mysterious and creative.
Alternative spellings for the name Shena:
- Sheena
- Sheenah
Nicknames for the name Shena:
- Shea
- Shay
Popularity of the name Shena:
Shena only made the list of the top 1,000 baby names for girls in the United States for three years: 1982, 1983 and 1984, before falling off the list. According to the Social Security Administration, it ranked at number 978 in 1984.
Related names for the name Shena:
Great middle names for Shena and their meanings:
- Ruth (compassionate friend)
- Eloise (healthy, wide)
- Hazel (hazelnut tree)
- Evangeline (good news)
- Celeste (heavenly)
- Grace (God's grace)
- Mae (pearl)
- Claire (bright, clear)
- Madison (child of Matthew)
Famous people with the name Shena:
- Shena Winchester (pop singer)
Shenas in popular culture:
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