Sheena
God is gracious (Gaelic/Hebrew)
Sheena is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #479 (16,241 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
God is gracious (Gaelic/Hebrew)
Sheena entered Philippine naming traditions primarily through American pop culture and Western media during the late 20th century, notably influenced by Scottish singer Sheena Easton and various media figures. In the Philippines, it is a familiar contemporary feminine name that easily blends into standard Filipino naming conventions.
Sheena is an Anglicized spelling of the Scottish Gaelic name Sìne, which is a cognate of Jean or Jane, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. It gained widespread international popularity through modern English-language media in the late 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or paired in compound formats like Sheena Mae, Sheena Marie, or Sheena Rose. Common nicknames include Sheen, Shen, or Shin.
Related forms
- Sìne Scottish Gaelic
- Sinéad Irish
- Jane English
Sheena with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Sheena
How do I use Sheena with two Filipino surnames?
Sheena is the given name. The full name is Sheena + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Sheena a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #479 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.