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Shanae

Shanae

The baby name Shanae's exact origins are unknown, but it's most likely got Hebrew roots with a beautiful and symbolic meaning. It was quite popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s, but it has since fallen off the list of the top baby names for girls in the United States. Shanae pairs well with a variety of middle names, including both classics and more new-age options.

Meaning of the name Shanae:

Hebrew: Rose or lily
Irish: God is gracious

Origin of the name Shanae:

The exact origin of Shanae is unknown, but there are two potential ideas. The most common is that it's derived from the Hebrew name Shaina, which is derived from the name Shoshana. Shoshana is a biblical name that means either “lily” or “rose.”

The other train of thought is that Shanae is an alternative to the Irish name Sinead, which means “God is gracious.”

Symbolism of the name Shanae:

The baby name Shanae could symbolize a lily or rose. Lillies typically symbolize purity and fertility, while roses typically symbolize love. If you believe it has an Irish background, you may see it as a way to honor your Christian faith because of the meaning “God is gracious.”

Style of the name Shanae:

Modern

Gender of the name Shanae:

Shanae is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Shanae:

sha-Nay

Number of syllables in the name Shanae:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Shanae:

The baby name Shanae evokes images of someone who is optimistic and loves to talk.

Alternative spellings for the name Shanae:

  • Shanay 
  • Shanai
  • Shanaie
  • Shannay
  • Shannai
  • Shannaie

Nicknames for the name Shanae:

Popularity of the name Shanae:

According to the Social Security Administration, Shanae was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States between 1986 and 1992. It last ranked at number 663 in 1992.

Related names for the name Shanae:

Great middle names for Shanae and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Shanae:

  • Shanae Hall (author)
  • Shanae Greaves (basketball player)
  • Shanae “Nae” Thomas (reality TV star)
  • Shenae Grimes (actress)
  • Shanae'a Moore (actress)

Shanaes in popular culture:

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