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I agree with what some user said here -- this name could mean "God is Gracious". It could be derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (which is John or Shane in English) plus the ending -qua.
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I hear people saying it's Swahili and means this and that... anyone got sources for that, or is this just hearsay? Did this name ever exist in Africa or is it just a modern made up name?
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First let me start by saying some of the comments I’m reading sound somewhat racist.
My name is Taniqua and my twin’s name is Shaniqua. Our names are both exotic African and Native American names.
In African lango it means God is Gracious, and in Native American it means Beautiful or beautiful spirit. We have both Native American and African lineage. The negative connotation that comes with having our names is just plain ignorance.
There is nothing ghetto or unattractive about our unique names.. they are beautiful and honestly we both are physically very beautiful as well.
No one should have to grow up being ashamed of their unique name just because it’s not “Sara” or “Karen”. Some of you are way too judgmental and borderline racist, learn to accept people’s differences.
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My name is Taniqua and my twin’s name is Shaniqua. Our names are both exotic African and Native American names.
In African lango it means God is Gracious, and in Native American it means Beautiful or beautiful spirit. We have both Native American and African lineage. The negative connotation that comes with having our names is just plain ignorance.
There is nothing ghetto or unattractive about our unique names.. they are beautiful and honestly we both are physically very beautiful as well.
No one should have to grow up being ashamed of their unique name just because it’s not “Sara” or “Karen”. Some of you are way too judgmental and borderline racist, learn to accept people’s differences.
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I consulted a Swahili dictionary and found out that "shani" means "adventure".
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I find the ignorance over mine and so many other great women that share the same name comical. As I laugh at so much of what I've just read, I can't begin to thank the beautiful people; those with the hearts, spirit, and souls of what my name truly means.
SHANIQUA = LOVE
I truly thank you all for your beautiful comments on and about my name.
I've always been the person that stood up for those that weren't quite as strong as me, but tonight YOU BEAUTIES HAVE ME SHINING and crying MORE tears of joy than EVER! And I'll always fight for the "Shaniqua's"
IT'S MORE THAN JUST A NAME.
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SHANIQUA = LOVE
I truly thank you all for your beautiful comments on and about my name.
I've always been the person that stood up for those that weren't quite as strong as me, but tonight YOU BEAUTIES HAVE ME SHINING and crying MORE tears of joy than EVER! And I'll always fight for the "Shaniqua's"
IT'S MORE THAN JUST A NAME.
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After my birth, my mother shared a hospital room with a woman that ended up giving birth early.
My mother originally intended on naming me Shanika. The woman suggested she put the "Qua" on the end and she did.
This is what I learned
Shan (ethnic group)
Ika (powerful)
Qua (work of art).
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My mother originally intended on naming me Shanika. The woman suggested she put the "Qua" on the end and she did.
This is what I learned
Shan (ethnic group)
Ika (powerful)
Qua (work of art).
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It may sound funny but it's something to me, till today that I have family members that say my name as Shanikaqua.
Powerful!
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Powerful!
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To anyone who believes that the name 'Shaniqua' does not have any meaning, I am surprised at your ignorance. Every name has a meaning. This particular name means 'God is Gracious' and comes from African/South African descent.
Before society took this name and attached it to over-eccentric, black women, this name was used for generations embodying the true beauty behind its origin. Any name can have a negative stereotype, and to think that someone's mind is so simple as to believe that because of one idea attached to the name, everyone thereafter with the same name is an exact duplicate.
I find 'Shaniqua' to be a beautiful name, it's too bad people are too negative and close minded to accept something that is a little bit unique.
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Before society took this name and attached it to over-eccentric, black women, this name was used for generations embodying the true beauty behind its origin. Any name can have a negative stereotype, and to think that someone's mind is so simple as to believe that because of one idea attached to the name, everyone thereafter with the same name is an exact duplicate.
I find 'Shaniqua' to be a beautiful name, it's too bad people are too negative and close minded to accept something that is a little bit unique.
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Shaniqua is an African name that means "gift from God."
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