Shannon (given name)
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | "wise river" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Sionainn, Seanan, Siannon, Shannen, Shanon, Shannan |
Correspondingly, is Shana an Irish name?
Shana is a form (Irish) of the English Jane. Shana is also a form of the English Seanna. Shana is also a form (English) of the English and Yiddish Shaina.
One may also ask, what does the name Shanna mean? lily
In respect to this, what does Shana mean in Irish?
According to Bruce Lansky, Shana occurs as a familiar diminutive or form of Shannon, a Gaelic name, meaning "small and wise." It relates to the longest river in Ireland, the Shannon, which earned its namesake from Celtic goddess Sionna, who sought the enchanted hazelnuts of wisdom.
Where does the name Shana come from?
The name Shana is primarily a female name of Hebrew origin that means Lily, Beautiful, Or God Is Gracious. Shortened version of the Hebrew name Shoshana (a form of the name Susanna) or a variation of the Yiddish name Shayna, which means "beautiful." Also a feminine form of the Irish name Shane.
