Gracious
Shawni is a modern American diminutive or phonetic variant of Shawna, which is the feminine form of Sean. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious,' via the Irish name Seán.
Less common today
Shawni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,238 in 1992.
American television personality and producer
American actress known for the Saw film franchise
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
