NameBraid
Girl

Shona

“river, crimson”

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Popularity
42 of 100Uncommon

About the name Shona

Shona is a feminine first name meaning “river, crimson”, with roots in Sanskrit. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

Frequently asked about Shona

What does the name Shona mean?
The first name Shona means “river, crimson”.
Where does the name Shona come from?
Shona has its roots in Sanskrit.
Is Shona a girls' or boys' name?
Shona is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Shona?
Shona is a relatively uncommon first name.

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