Gracious
Shenise is a modern American invention, likely created by combining the prefix 'She-' with the name Denise. As Denise is the French feminine form of Dionysius, and the 'Shan' or 'Shen' prefix often draws from the Hebrew name Jane or Shaniqua, it is frequently associated with the meaning 'God is gracious'.
Less common today
Shenise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,122 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-nominated R&B singer known for the hit 'I Love Your Smile'
