Antwanesha, pronounced as /an-twa-nee-sha/, is an uncommon and distinctive given name of American origin. It's derived from the combination of 'Antwan' and 'Shawna', both of which have African roots. Antwan means 'frontier' in African languages like Fulani or Yoruba, while Shawna comes from the Irish 'Siobhan', meaning 'God is gracious'. The name Antwanesha thus embodies a blend of cultures and history.
Antwanesha saw its popularity peak in the late 1990s with equal numbers of babies named Antwanesha born each year from 1993 to 1999.