The name Shaunna is spelled with the following IPA phonetic transcription: ʃɔːnə. The first two letters "sh" represent the voiceless postalveolar fricative. The following "a" is pronounced as the open back unrounded vowel. The letters "un" together are pronounced as the mid-central vowel. Lastly, the letter "a" is pronounced as the open back unrounded vowel again. Overall, Shaunna's unique letter combination results in the pronunciation of a name that is both melodic and distinctive.
The name "Shaunna" is a variant spelling of the name "Shawna" or "Shona", which in turn is a feminine form of the name "Sean" or "Shaun". "Sean" and "Shaun" are anglicized versions of the Irish name "Seán", which is derived from the Irish Gaelic name "Seán" or "Seaghan".
The Irish name "Seán" itself is a form of the Hebrew name "Yochanan" or "Johanan", which means "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious". The name "Seán" gained popularity in Ireland due to the influence of the Christian missionaries who brought Christianity to the island.