53%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage African American (Modern) Pronounced Pron. /ʃɑn.ˈteɪ/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From French chanter meaning "sing". This spelling corresponds with the past participle, meaning "sung". Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantsShantae, ShaunteUser SubmissionChante PopularityDetails Last ranked #996 in 2003 England and Wales Last ranked #675 in 1993 United States People think this name isRate·Details modern youthful urban strange complex Categories authors, footballers, French words, gospel musicians, jazz, modern English, music, noise, R'n'B singers, word names