Gracious; mountain; or invented name
Shanara is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variant of Shani or Shana, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' or it may be linked to the Sanskrit word for the planet Saturn or a mountain. In the United States, it gained some visibility in the late 20th century as a creative elaboration of popular 'Shan' sounds.
Less common today
Shanara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,563 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular family and magical lineage · The Shannara Chronicles (Terry Brooks)
