Shynia

Unknown; possibly a modern variant of Shania

Shynia is a modern American name with no established etymological root. It is most likely a creative spelling variant of Shania, a name popularized by country singer Shania Twain, which was derived from an Ojibwe phrase meaning 'on my way'. As a rare coinage, it follows the late 20th-century trend of adding 'y' and 'ia' suffixes to create melodic, feminine sounds.