Meaning: Scottish form in the Joan and Janet families
The story
Shona Anglicizes Seonag or Seònaid. Its Scottish name history is independent of the Shona people and language of southern Africa.
Spellings & variants
- Seonag
- Shonagh
- Joan
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Shona comes from Scottish Gaelic.
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