Scottish · Girl name
Sheena
“anglicized form of Sìne, the Scottish Gaelic form of Jane”
About the name Sheena
Sheena is an anglicized spelling of Sìne, the Scottish Gaelic form of Jane. Jane derives through Old French from the Latin Johanna, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. The spelling Sheena reflects the Gaelic pronunciation of Sìne. It has been used in Scotland and spread to other English-speaking countries. The Scottish singer Sheena Easton is a well-known bearer.
- Meaning
- anglicized form of Sìne, the Scottish Gaelic form of Jane
- Origin
- Scottish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SHEE-nah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Sheena
- Sheena Marie
- Sheena Anne
- Sheena Claire
- Sheena Rose
- Sheena Joy
Questions about Sheena
- What does Sheena mean?
- Sheena is a Scottish name meaning "anglicized form of Sìne, the Scottish Gaelic form of Jane".
- How do you pronounce Sheena?
- Sheena is pronounced SHEE-nah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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