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Shahna

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Pronounced SHAH-nuh /ΛˆΚƒΙ‘Λ.nΙ™/Low

Meaning: Shahna has two honest routes. It may be Persian, related to Shahnaz, from shah, 'king,' and naz, 'pride' or 'coquetry' - roughly 'the king's pride.' It may also be a form of the Hebrew Shana, 'year,' as in Rosh Hashanah. We give both with respect rather than forcing a single origin.Low

In 30 seconds: Shahna may be Persian (from Shahnaz, 'pride of the king') or Hebrew (Shana, 'year'). A rare name (said SHAH-nuh).
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Origin LowPersian, Hebrew
MeaningShahna has two honest routes. It may be Persian, related to Shahnaz, from shah, 'king,' and naz, 'pride' or 'coquetry' - roughly 'the king's pride.' It may also be a form of the Hebrew Shana, 'year,' as in Rosh Hashanah. We give both with respect rather than forcing a single origin.
U.S. rank (1987)#11005 β†— Rising
1987 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 41

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 196819681987

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shahna is a name with two genuine origins. On the Persian side it links to Shahnaz - shah, 'king,' and naz, 'pride' - meaning something like 'the king's pride.' On the Hebrew side it echoes Shana, 'year.' We present both routes reverently and let the family's own heritage decide rather than picking one.

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its small peak in the late nineteen-sixties. A woman named Shahna then is now in her fifties.

Did you know? Shahna sits at a crossroads of two traditions: a Persian route through Shahnaz, 'the king's pride,' and a Hebrew one through Shana, 'year' - a name that can carry either heritage.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Shahna β€” Persian (Shahnaz, 'king's pride') or Hebrew (Shana, 'year'); both routes noted reverently; moderate confidence.

Variations

ShanaShahnazShanaShayna

Nicknames

ShahShaNana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shahna mean?

It has two routes: Persian, related to Shahnaz ('the king's pride'), or Hebrew, a form of Shana ('year').

How do you pronounce Shahna?

It is said SHAH-nuh /ΛˆΚƒΙ‘Λ.nΙ™/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shahna a boy or girl name?

Shahna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shahna?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the late nineteen-sixties.

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