Sheyna
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sheyna
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Sheyna comes from the Yiddish expression sheyn (שיין), which means 'beautiful' or 'pretty', thus carrying the meaning 'the beautiful one'. This name is particularly common in English-speaking areas.
What does the name Sheyna mean?
Sheyna is a female name with Yiddish roots, derived from the word sheyn (שיין), which means 'beautiful' or 'pretty'. Therefore, Sheyna is interpreted as 'the beautiful one'. Similar variants include the names Shaina, Shana, and Shayna.
Where does the name Sheyna come from?
The name Sheyna has its origins in Yiddish and means 'the beautiful one'. The word is composed of sheyn (שיין), which in Yiddish means 'beautiful' or 'pretty'. It is widespread in the languages of American, English, Israeli, Yiddish, and Jewish.
How do you pronounce Sheyna?
Scheina
Popularity
In Germany, Sheyna is a rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking for Sheyna was 3,656th in 2012. In the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Sheyni
Frequently asked questions about the name Sheyna
What does the name Sheyna mean?
Sheyna comes from Yiddish and means 'the beautiful one'. The name is derived from the word 'sheyn', which means 'beautiful' or 'pretty'.
In which languages is the name Sheyna used?
Sheyna is widespread in several languages, including American, English, Israeli, Yiddish, and Jewish.
Are there similar names or variants of Sheyna?
Yes, similar variants include the names Shaina, Shana, and Shayna.
What are possible nicknames for Sheyna?
A common nickname for Sheyna is Sheyni.