Gender: FemaleRelated Names: John, Sean, Shawn, Shawna, Shawntay, Shonee Meanings: Feminine form of Shawn, a form of Sean, the Irish form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament). Form of Shawnee: Algonquin tribal name (Native North American). Resource References: Proud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby Names