Shant
Pronunciation: [ sh-AHNT ]
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Meaning & Origin
Shant is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AHNT.
Parents who love the name Shant often also consider Barrington, Embry, Ahren .
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Shant first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 817 babies have been named Shant in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shant is past its peak , currently ranked #9,478 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,478
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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"settlement of Barra's people"
#9,563 in US
Old German origin
"work + power"
#9,542 in US
Old High German (arn) origin
"eagle"
#9,600 in US
Aramaic/Biblical origin
"the rock"
#9,454 in US
Celtic mythology origin
"battle, slaughter"
#9,606 in US
Celtic origin
"rough stream"
#9,348 in US
Hebrew via Italian origin
"God is gracious"
#9,395 in US
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About the Name Shant
Shant is a boy name .
Shant is currently ranked #9,478 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shant include Sha, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shant include Shane, Shannon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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