Shiana

The name Shiana is regarded as an Anglo-American derivation of the Native American name Cheyenne. Its origins lead to the Native American tribe of the same name, which belongs to the Algonquin language family.

What does the name Shiana mean?

Shiana is considered an Anglo-American variant of the first name Cheyenne. Its roots trace back to the Native American tribe of the same name, whose meanings in German include 'the little Cree' and 'the red speaker.' More freely interpreted, the name can also be understood as 'the speaker of a foreign language' or 'the incomprehensible speaker.' The term derives from Šahíyena, which in Dakota means 'little Šahíya,' 'little Shahi,' and 'little Cree.' Among the Cheyenne, the first name can also mean 'the one who kills in the morning,' 'the patroness of wild animals,' or 'the daughter of the sky.' Variations include Shian, Shayana, Shayane, Shyanna, and Shyanne.

Where does the name Shiana come from?

The name Shiana has its roots in the Dakota language and means 'the little Cree.'

How do you pronounce Shiana?

Shiana is pronounced like 'Shie-anna.'

Popularity

In Germany, Shiana is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not appeared in the German name popularity lists. The best ranking Shiana achieved was in 2000, when it reached 1,711th place in the name charts of Italy. From 1999 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Italy, placing it at 6,347th. In the last ten years, no child has been named this.

Nicknames & pet names

Ana / Shii