Tashawna

Tashawna Origin and Meaning

The name Tashawna is a girl's name.

Tashawna appears to be a modern compound name combining elements of names like Tasha (a diminutive of Natasha, which derives from the Russian name Natalya, meaning 'birthday' or 'Christmas Day') and Shawna (a feminine form of Shawn, derived from Sean, the Irish form of John meaning 'God is gracious'). The name emerged in American naming records during the 1970s and gained modest popularity through the 1980s and 1990s. Tashawna represents a trend of creative naming that combines recognizable name elements to form unique, melodic given names. This pattern of creating compound names with distinctive sounds became particularly popular in the late 20th century in various American communities.

Famous People Named Tashawna

• Tashawna She'Nice Johnson (b. 1990) daughter of singer Tweet