An alternate spelling for Shana is Shanna. Beyond its Irish roots, Shana is also often used as a nickname for Shoshana, an ancient form of Susannah, and means "lily" or "rose" in Hebrew. The name Shaina, sometimes spelled Shayna or Shana, is of Yiddish origin, and implies "beautiful."
Origin of the name Zara: Derived from the Arabic zahra (flower, blossom), which is from zahara (to blossom).
The meaning of the name “Shandi†is: “God is Graciousâ€.
Meanings and history of the name Zara: | Edit. The Hebrew word zara means "seed", which appears to predate the Arabic and Russian meanings. In Arabic, Zara means star or flower, and is sometimes spelled Zahra. In Russian, Zara means princess. Some people believe that Zara is a form of Sarah.
