Shawndra as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Shawndra

What is the meaning of the name Shawndra ?

The baby name Shawndra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHAWN-druh (IPA: /ˈʃɔːn.drə/ or /ˈʃɑːn.drə/).

Shawndra is English in Origin.

Shawndra is a modern American feminine given name formed by attaching the -dra ending to Shawn, the Anglicized Irish form of Seán (ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan). As such, its primary meaning follows John/Seán: "God is gracious." The spelling foregrounds the Shawn element, while the -dra suffix echoes established women’s names like Sandra and Chandra. Some parents also associate it with Chandra, Sanskrit for "moon," though this is usually a secondary, stylistic influence rather than a direct etymology.

Usage grew in the United States in the late 1960s through the 1980s alongside Shauna, Shawna, and other Shawn-based feminines, then declined and is rare today. Variant spellings include Shaundra, Shandra, and Shawnda; related names include Shauna, Shawna, Sandra, Saundra, and Chandra. Possible nicknames are Shawn, Shawnie, Shandra, and Andra. The name retains a contemporary, tailored sound while carrying the classic biblical grace of John.