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Shea

The meaning of Shea is ‘stately, dauntless one’. It is also believed to mean ‘hawk’ or ‘like a hawk’. Another interpretation of the name comes from the Irish name Seaghdha meaning ‘esteemed’, which is an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname, Ó Séaghdha. This surname means ‘descendant of Seaghdha’, a byname which is interpreted as ‘fine’ or ‘fortunate’. Some also believe that in English, Shea means ‘a gift’. Shea is an indigenous African tree and the nuts are used to make shea butter which has lots of skin benefits. In literature, Shea Ohmsford is the name of a character in ‘The Sword of Shannara’ by Terry Brooks.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

the stately, dauntless one

Origin

Irish

Numerology

S is for self respect, a solid score here.

H is for honor, your most valuable possession.

E is for endear, all those you touch.

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

Lucky

Shea lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Shea

  • Shea Matthew Hillenbrand American baseball player
  • Shea Keegan McClellin American NFL football player
  • Robert O'Shea "Shea" Salinas American soccer player
  • Shea Michael Weber Canadian hockey player
  • Shea Theodore Canadian ice hockey player
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Shea in Pop Culture

  • Shea Ohmsford main character in The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks
  • Shea character in the short film "Cindy's New Boyfriend"
  • O'Shea Irish surname
  • Shea an indigenous African tree, Vitellaria, whose nuts are used to produce shea butter
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