boy · Sanskrit

Shanah

/SHA-nah/

Meaning: Pride, dignity

Shanah at a glance

Meaning: Pride, dignity
Origin: Sanskrit
Religion: Hindu
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: SHA-nah
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Shaan, Shaanah, Shaano, Shana, Shano, Shaaniya

Lucky details for Shanah

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Shanah is a Sanskrit name meaning “pride, dignity”. It is a spelling variant of Shaan and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Shanah for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Shanah reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Shai Shan Shay Shy

Middle Names

Sahil Siddhart Stefaanoso

Sibling Names

Aanya Adveek Anjaly Charve

Compatible Names

Aarav Aarya Akshaiya Aneeketa Arnaah Cheereg

FAQs about the name Shanah

What does the name Shanah mean?

Shanah means “pride, dignity” and comes from a Sanskrit root.

Is Shanah a boy or girl name?

Shanah is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Shanah?

Shanah is pronounced SHA-nah (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Shanah?

The lucky number for Shanah is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Shanah?

Popular short forms include Shai, Shan, Shay, Shy.