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Name Origin

Shana is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'beautiful' or 'scarlet'. It is sometimes considered a variation of the name Hannah.

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Famous People

Shana Alexander (1942-)

Journalist and television commentator

  • Covered major news events for NBC News and ABC News
  • Hosted the PBS program 'Firing Line'
  • Authored books on politics and social issues

Shana Goldberg-Meehan

Television writer and producer

  • Known for her work on shows like 'Friends' and 'Ellen'
  • Won multiple Emmy Awards