Shanna
[ˈʃænə]Meaning
possibly a feminine variant of Shannon
Background Story
Behind the Name records Shanna as possibly a feminine variant of Shannon, with Shannon given as its root and Shana, Shannen, Shannon, Shanon and Shannah listed as variants. The same reference lists Shanna as a name used in Irish Mythology.
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