Shevna as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Shevna

What is the meaning of the name Shevna ?

The baby name Shevna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHEV-nah (IPA: /ˈʃɛv.nə/).

Shevna is Hebrew in Origin.

Shevna is a rare Hebrew given name tied to the Tanakh. It corresponds to Shebna, the royal steward under King Hezekiah rebuked by the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 22), and may be the figure named on a rock‑cut tomb inscription from ancient Jerusalem. Historically a masculine name in Jewish sources, it survives today mainly in religious or heritage-minded circles, though its vowel ending sometimes prompts unisex use.

Linguistically, Shevna is often treated as a hypocoristic of the theophoric Shebaniah/Shevanyahu. The exact meaning is uncertain; suggestions include “Yah has increased,” “Yah has built,” or more generally “Yah establishes.” Variant spellings and related forms span Shebna, Shevnah, Shebnah, Shebaniah, and Shevanyahu, reflecting differing transliterations from Hebrew. Contemporary usage is very uncommon in Israel and the diaspora, making Shevna a distinctive choice with deep biblical resonance.

⚙ Shevna does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.