Shawnee Name Meaning
The name Shawnee comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Shawnee below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Shawnee Name Meaning
English (Modern)Means "southern people" in the Algonquin language. The Shawnee were an Algonquin tribe who originally lived in the Ohio valley.
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