Shaina

שיינע

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Yiddish
• Meaning: beautiful

• Shaina means "beautiful" in Yiddish, and it is one of those names that has been passed down through generations of Ashkenazi families with genuine affection. It carries the warmth of the old country without feeling stuck in the past, a name that your bubbe would have recognized and your daughter can wear with pride.

  Broadway powerhouse Shaina Taub — who won two Tony Awards for her suffragist musical 'Suffs' and quoted the Talmud in her acceptance speech — has made this Yiddish name synonymous with creative brilliance. With the broader Yiddish name renaissance in full swing, Shaina is poised for a stylish return. Its meaning gives it an inherent sweetness, and its sound bridges the gap between classic and contemporary with ease — a timeless charmer that stands confidently on its own in any setting.

• Alternate Spellings: Shayna, Sheina, Sheyna
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Goldie
  ,
  Sima
  ,
  Zalman
  ,
  Hersh
• Theme: beauty