Shona
SHOH-nuh
Girl
Average rank #1,897 across 3 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
Scottish
Anglicized form of Seonag or SeÒNaid. Though unconnected, this is also the name of an ethnic group who live in southern Africa, mainly Zimbabwe.
Popularity
How popular is Shona?
🏴 England & Wales
#4,193
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#780
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#718
in 2025
Not in top rankings for: 🇺🇸 USA, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇳🇿 New Zealand
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