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Deshawn is a modern American given name, likely of African-American origin. It is a combination of the names 'DeShawn' and 'Shawne'. The meaning often attributed to it is 'God is gracious' or 'divine grace', drawing from the Hebrew elements 'Shawn' (meaning 'God is gracious') and 'Des-' (a prefix suggesting divine connection).