Shania

Shania is a feminine given name, popularized in the 1990s by Canadian country-pop singer Shania Twain.

The name has uncertain origins—sometimes claimed to be Ojibwe meaning "I'm on my way"—though this etymology is disputed.

Have you met Shania?

singer

Twain

Archaic word for two

  • countrySovereign state or territory
  • popFizzy drink, regionally
  • crossoverGenre-blending work or transition

Nashville · Canadian · Grammy · diva · comeback · hitmaker · Lange · Ontario · anthem · superstar

name

feminine

Pertaining to women

  • NativeOriginal regional inhabitant
  • OjibweAlgonquian-speaking indigenous nation
  • indigenousOriginating in a region

Canadian · unique · baby · given · namesake · trendy · spelling · pronunciation · origin · meaning

Opposites
musical style and image

ShaniaAlanis Morissette

PJ Harvey · Courtney Love · Björk · Loretta Lynn · Dolly Parton

country music authenticity debate

ShaniaLoretta Lynn

Pioneering female country vocalist

Emmylou Harris · Alison Krauss · Reba McEntire

Phrases
Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G