Shawnesha is of American origin, meaning "Gift from God." This unique and distinctively spelled name is often found in African-American communities. It consists of two elements: the popular prefix "Shawn," derived from Irish Gaelic Sean, which means "God is gracious," and the suffix "-nesha," possibly inspired by the Hebrew name Nesha, meaning "miracle." Thus, Shawnesha translates to "Gift from God who performs miracles." The name first gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Shawnesha had only five people named after them each year from 1985 onwards, totaling up to five namesakes now.