Savannah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: sa-hva-hnna-hh
Origin: USA
gender-female

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Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Open plain

Savannah, derived from the Spanish word "sabana" and borrowed from the Taino language, means "treeless grassland" or "open plain". The name Savannah is often associated with large grassy plains, such as those found in Africa, Australia, and South America. As a popular female name, it represents natural beauty and abundance. The origin of the name Savannah can be traced back to the South American fossil record, which provides evidence of a well-developed vegetation rich in grass, thought to be equivalent to modern savanna, established by the early Miocene Epoch, about 20 million years ago. Savannas arose as rainfall progressively lessened in the edges of the tropics during the Cenozoic Era, and grasses, the dominant plants of savannas, appeared only about 50 million years ago.

Savannah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Savannah is currently #105 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Savannah is currently #42 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Savannah is currently #39 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Savannah is currently #24 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Savannah is currently #102 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Savannah is currently #42 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Savannah

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Savannah, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Savannah Clarke: Savannah Clarke is an Australian singer, dancer, and actress known for being a member of the global pop group Now United.

 

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