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Origin: Native American

Meaning: On my way; She's on her way

If you’ve been searching for the perfect name for baby, and all you can think is, “That don’t impress me much,” then maybe consider Shaniya. A variation of Twain’s famous stage name, Shaniya is typically given to girls. It is thought to come from the Native American language Ojibwe and may mean “on my way” or “she’s on her way.” The Canadian singer-songwriter is said to have chosen the variation Shania in honor of her grandfather’s Ojibwe heritage. An ode to their roots or the excitement you are feeling in the lead-up to their arrival, Shaniya’s significance will stay with baby forever.