The baby name Shavonte is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shuh-VON-tay,shuh-VON-tee.
The baby name Shavonte is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shuh-VON-tay,shuh-VON-tee.
Shavonte is in Origin.
Shavonte is a modern African-American given name that rose in the United States in the late twentieth century. It blends the popular prefix Sha- with the -vonte/-vonté element, a pattern seen in Devonte, Javonte, and Vontae. The name reflects African-American naming styles that remix Irish- and French-influenced forms. Some families treat it as a stylized offshoot of Shavon/Shavonne, from Irish Siobhán, ultimately Hebrew Yohanan, meaning “God is gracious.” Common pronunciations include shuh-VAHN-tay and shuh-VON-tee.
Usage is uncommon but recognizable, with bearers such as WNBA player Shavonte Zellous. Spellings vary: Shavonté, Sha’Vonte, ShaVonte, Shavontae, Shavonta, Shavontay, and Shavontee. Related forms include Shavon, Shavonne, Devonte, Javonte, and Vontae. Typically feminine, though occasionally unisex. It remains a contemporary choice that balances a faith-linked meaning with a sleek, rhythmic sound. Nicknames can be Sha, Von, or Tae.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| United States | Girls | 2001 | #871 | 7 | 9,507 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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