Shanice

Shanice is a female first name that has its origins in African American culture. It was created as a modern variant of Janice, an English diminutive of the name Jane, which in turn is derived from the medieval English for Johanna or Johannes.

What does the name Shanice mean?

The name Shanice is derived from Janice, a diminutive of Jane, and has its roots in the medieval form of the name Johanna. Translated into English, Shanice means 'JHWH is gracious' or 'JHWH is kind'. The origin of the name goes back to the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, which is composed of the words yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), meaning 'the name of God', and ḥanán (חָנַן), meaning 'to be gracious', 'to be kind', or 'to show mercy'. It is believed that the name was also formed from the elements Shan (corresponding to the Welsh Sian) and ice. In Persian culture, Shanice is often interpreted as 'the angel on earth'. The name Janice exists in many different language variants and is part of a large etymological family of names that includes more than five hundred variants, both for male and female forms. An alternative spelling is Yanice.

Where does the name Shanice come from?

The name Shanice has an ancient Hebrew origin and means 'JHWH is gracious'. The word components are made up of yo or yeho, meaning 'the name of God', and ḥanán, meaning 'to be gracious' or 'to show mercy'. The name is widespread in various languages, including African American, Old English, and English.

How do you pronounce Shanice?

The pronunciation of Shanice is two syllables and has a distinctive initial sound. In German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'Sha-nice' [ʃaˈniːs], with the soft 'Sh' accompanied by a gentle yet present tone. The stressed ending syllable '-nice' receives emphasis from the long 'i'. The sharp 's' at the end provides a clear finish. Shanice sounds modern and confident - soft at the beginning and concise at the end.

When is the name day of Shanice?

Shanice is celebrated on the following days: February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Shanice is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th in the list of the most popular female first names. Its best ranking was in 2005 at 882nd place. In the last ten years, Shanice has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,615th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,996th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nici / Nisi / Niso / Nitze / Schnis / Sha / Shan / Shana / Shani / Shanici / Shanisi / Shanni / Shany / Shasha / Shay / Shini / Shisy

Famous people

• Shanice (singer)
• Shanice Marcelle (volleyball player from Canada)
• Shanice van de Sanden (Dutch footballer)
• Tara Shanice Moore (Hong Kong tennis player)