Girl name
Shania name meaning
“beautiful, lovely”
Shania is a feminine name sometimes linked to the meaning beautiful or lovely through the name Shaina. In this explanation, the source is the Yiddish word sheyn, meaning beautiful. Shaina is the related name in this proposed derivation, although the relationship between the two forms remains uncertain.
What does Shania mean?
Beautiful, lovely
In Indonesian: indah, cantik
Origin and cultural usage of Shania
Shania is sometimes linked to Shaina, from Yiddish sheyn, meaning 'beautiful'. The relationship between the two name forms is uncertain.
How to pronounce Shania
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦤꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮠᮔᮤᮃ |
Is Shania a girl’s name?
Yes, Shania is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Shania ranks #1,356 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Shania
Famous people named Shania
- Shania Junianatha · b. 1998
- Shania Gracia · b. 1999
- Shania Hamdun · b. 1998
- Shania Manoj Punjabi
- Shania Moningga Hindom
- Shania Syifa Bella · b. 1999
- Shania Yan · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Shania
What is the meaning of Shania?
Shania means beautiful, lovely. Shania is sometimes linked to Shaina, from Yiddish sheyn, meaning 'beautiful'. The relationship between the two name forms is uncertain.
Is Shania a girl’s name?
Yes, Shania is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Shania have?
Shania has 3 syllables (Sha-ni-a) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Shania?
Shania ranks #1,356 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Shania?
Notable people named Shania include Shania Junianatha, Shania Gracia, Shania Hamdun.
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