US Popularity Rank: 9081

Origin: Yiddish

Meaning: Beautiful; Magnificence; Touchstone; Old, ancient; Possessor of wisdom

Shana is most commonly a feminine name of multiple origins. Meaning “beautiful,” in Yiddish, this baby name is perfect for a precious beauty. Across the globe, Shana is also a variant of Sana and means “touchstone” in Hindi and Sanskrit, as well as “magnificence” in Hindi. While this mighty name is already abundant in many ways, one should not forget about its connection to the Irish gender-neutral name and famous river, Shannon. With this link, Shana also means “old,” “ancient,” and “possessor of wisdom.”