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Deshawn

Combination of the popular name prefix de and Shawn.

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Deshawn is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /də.ˈʃɔːn/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /də.ˈʃɔːn/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

Combination of the popular name prefix de and Shawn. It can be spelled DeShawn or Deshawn.

Notes and context

Usage: african american

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