The name "Shawnta" is commonly spelled with an "a" ending, rather than the similar-sounding name "Shawn." In IPA phonetic transcription, the name would be written as ʃɔːntə, with the "a" sound represented by the "ə" symbol. This spelling differentiates the name from "Shawn" which would be written as ʃɔːn, with the "n" sound represented by the letter "n." Overall, the unique spelling of "Shawnta" helps to distinguish it from similar-sounding names.
The given name "Shawnta" is believed to be of African-American origin. It is derived from the name "Shawnte" or "Shaunta", which are variations of the more common name "Shawna". "Shawna" is a feminine given name of English origin, which is believed to be a modern variation of the Irish name "Shawnee". The name "Shawnee" itself might have derived from the Algonquian Native American tribe known as the Shawnee. However, specific etymological details for the name "Shawnta" are not widely available.