Shannara or Shanara?
Two spellings, side by side.
Shannara and Shanara are two spellings of the same sound. Shannara is listed with the meaning "A literary name created by author Terry Brooks, potentially derived from the Irish name Shannon, meaning old river" and Shanara with "Mysterious or secret". Shannara is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Shannara | Shanara |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A literary name created by author Terry Brooks, potentially derived from the Irish name Shannon, meaning old river. | Mysterious or secret |
| Origin | Irish | African |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Shan-na-ra | Sha-na-ra |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Shannara and Shanara
Is Shannara or Shanara more common?
Shannara is more often searched and saved on this site; Shanara is also used.
Do Shannara and Shanara mean the same?
Shannara: "A literary name created by author Terry Brooks, potentially derived from the Irish name Shannon, meaning old river". Shanara: "Mysterious or secret".
How do you say Shannara?
In parts: Shan-na-ra. Shanara is said the same way.
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