How Do You Spell SHAWANDA?

Pronunciation: [ʃawˈandə] (IPA)

The spelling of "Shawanda" may seem confusing at first glance, but its pronunciation can be easily broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "Sha" is pronounced as /ʃɑː/, represented by the letter "sh" and an open "a" sound. The second syllable "wan" is pronounced as /wɒn/, with a "w" sound and a short "o". Finally, the third syllable "da" is pronounced as /də/, with a short "a" sound and a schwa. Altogether, "Shawanda" is pronounced as /ʃɑː.wɒn.də/.

Common Misspellings for SHAWANDA

• shawanfa
• shawands
• shawaznda
• Shawaoda

Etymology of SHAWANDA

The name "Shawanda" is of African-American origin. Its etymology is a combination of the sound-alike names "Shawn" and "Wanda". "Shawn" is a variant of the Irish name "Sean" meaning "God is gracious", while "Wanda" is of Polish origin, meaning "a Slavic tribe". The combination of these two names created the unique name "Shawanda". It gained popularity in the African-American community in the 20th century, and its usage spread throughout the United States.

Similar spelling words for SHAWANDA

• Shanda,
• shanty,
• Shanita,
• Shante,
• Shawnda,
• Shantae,
• Shandi,
• shand,
• Shawnta,
• shandy,
• Shantay,
• Shanta,
• Shanti,
• Shaunda.