Sheona
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sheona
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Sheona is a Scottish variant of the name Shona, which comes from Gaelic and represents a form of Johanna. The name for girls means 'Yahweh is gracious' as well as 'Yahweh is kind'.
What does the name Sheona mean?
Sheona is considered a Scottish spelling of the name Shona, which is a Gaelic Scottish derivative of Johanna. This girl's name carries the meanings 'Yahweh is gracious' and 'Yahweh is kind'. The origins of the name are found in the Ancient Hebrew terms yô (יֹו), meaning 'Name of God', and ḥanán (חָנַן), which stands for 'to be gracious', 'to be kind', 'to have mercy', or 'to pardon'. Other variants include Siobhan, Shivon, Shivane, Shevaun, Shevon, and Shevawn.
Where does the name Sheona come from?
The origin of Sheona is Ancient Hebrew and means 'Yahweh is gracious'.
How do you pronounce Sheona?
Schi-oh-na
When is the name day of Sheona?
The name day for Sheona is celebrated on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, and December 12.
Popularity
In Germany, Sheona is a rare first name. It has not ranked in the German first name charts at all. The best placement for the name Sheona was in 2015, reaching 2,139th place in the first name charts of Italy. In the last ten years, Sheona has been given as a first name there less than 10 times, placing it at 5,278th in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 6,347th in Italy.
Nicknames & pet names
Sheni
Famous people
- Sheona White (English musician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Sheona
What does the name Sheona mean?
Sheona means 'Yahweh is gracious' and has its roots in Ancient Hebrew terms. The Scottish spelling is often regarded as a derivative of the name Shona.
Is Sheona a typical girl's name?
Yes, Sheona is a traditional girl's name that is particularly used in Scottish and Gaelic contexts.
Are there suitable nicknames for Sheona?
A popular nickname for Sheona is 'Sheni', which is a loving and familiar abbreviation.
How is the name Sheona pronounced?
Sheona is generally pronounced as 'Scheona', with the 'e' in 'She' sounding more like a short 'e'.