Definitions

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  • proper noun A female given name.

Etymologies

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Anglicized variant of the Welsh name Siân (pet form Siana) - or a version of the French name Jeanne.

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Examples

  • Miss Roberts, who used the name Shana Pepper on social network websites, had been in a five-year relationship with Foster who worked as a builder for five years and was known as a keen dancer.

    Evening Standard - Home Rob Parsons 2011

  • Her hostess was flower-sculpting-a term Shana plucked out of the girl's memory.

    The Elvenbane Lackey, Mercedes 1991

  • Shakugan no Shana is currently 18 volumes long, written by Yashichiro Takahashi and illustrated by Noizi Ito (who also illustrates the Haruhi Suzumiya novels), and is being released in English by VIZ Media.

    Light Novels: Shakugan no Shana (Shana of the Burning Eyes) » Fanboy.com 2008

  • "I'll do what I can, but I'm not a great wizard like La'the Elvenbane is," she said, clearly unable to force herself to call Shana by anything other than her title.

    Elvenblood Lackey, Mercedes 1995

  • However, there is no break for Shakugan no Shana, which is so awesome that I feel like learning how to fly or something, even though that's impossible.

    Anime Nano! 2009

  • Shakugan no Shana (aka Shana of Blazing Eyes) is a series of light novels that was created by Yashiro Takahashi and illustrated by Noizi Ito.

    Recently updated products at JBOX.com 2008

  • Just before he is consumed by a soul eating monster, he is rescued by a sword-wielding girl with flaming red eyes known as Shana, who works to maintain a balance between the two worlds.

    Recently updated products at JBOX.com 2008

  • Unfazed, Yuuji befriended the strange girl, named her "Shana", and joined her fight against Tomogara and other Flame Hazes.

    Archive 2007-08-01 Bob 2007

  • "Shana-" Valyn said without turning (mostly because he couldn't; they were wedged in so tightly that none of them could move).

    The Elvenbane Lackey, Mercedes 1991

  • "Shana," he whispered, relaxing as the pointed object was removed from his side entirely.

    The Elvenbane Lackey, Mercedes 1991

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