Shavante is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba tribe's name for the west wind. It is pronounced /sha-vaunt/. This unique and distinctive name brings a sense of freshness and vitality, much like its namesake wind.
The number of babies named Shavante peaked in 1992 with 13 births, then declined to 8 in 1993 and 5 in 1994. Over these four years, there were a total of 32 babies named Shavante.