Shaniqua

== English == === Alternative forms === Chanequa, Chaniqua, Chenequa, Cheniqua, Chinequa, Chiniqua, Shanecqua, Shaneequa, Shaneiqua, Shanekqua, Shanekwa, Shanequa, Shanicqua, Shaniequa, Shanikqua, Shanikwa, Shaniquah, Shaniqwa, Shannequa, Shauniqua, Shenequa, Sheniqua, Shenikwa, Shiniqua, Shoniqua === Etymology === (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?) Popularized in the 1970s among African Americans, possibly influenced by Swahili shani (“novelty”) or Welsh Siân (Joanna, "God is gracious"); compare other names starting with Shan- like Shanice, Shanika, Shanita. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ʃəˈniːkwə/ === Proper noun === Shaniqua A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage. ==== Related terms ==== === Noun === Shaniqua (plural Shaniquas) (slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) A stereotypical African-American woman. Synonym: Shaquisha (rare) ==== See also ==== ==== References ====