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Different name for Shona

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Lynne

Lynne Report 19 Apr 2008 00:12

Hiya, I have a relation called Shona but don't know what Shona is short for can anyone give me some ideas please.
Thanks Lynne

Sue in Somerset

Sue in Somerset Report 19 Apr 2008 00:20

I thought it was a name in its own right

Sue

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 19 Apr 2008 00:22

Irish and Gaelic origin

Shona has 5 variant forms: Shonagh, Shonah, Shone, Shuna and Shunagh.

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Lynne

Lynne Report 19 Apr 2008 00:37

Thanks Sue in Somerset & Glitter Baby for your reply's, i thought Shona was short for another name so i thought i would ask just incase it was but it looks like it is a proper name.
Thanks for your help
Lynne

Shona

Shona Report 23 Jun 2008 11:32

hi lynne, shona is gaelic for jane and the meaning of the name shona is "god is gracious" hope this helps,shona.x.