Sheena Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sheena Name at a Glance

Name	Sheena
Meaning	Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favour. A Feminine form of John. Variant of Joan. From the Old French Jehane. Famous Bearer: American actress Jayne Mansfield (1932-67).
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sheena Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sheena means “Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favour. A Feminine form of John. Variant of Joan. From the Old French Jehane. Famous Bearer: American actress Jayne Mansfield (1932-67”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sheena Name Origin

Our database records Sheena under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sheena a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sheena is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sheena

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