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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A grassy, largely treeless plain; also linked to the city of Savannah, Georgia
- Origin
- Spanish (ultimately from Taino)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- suh-VAN-ah
Savannah refers to a grassy, largely treeless plain, and the name is also tied to the city of Savannah, Georgia. It reached English through Spanish, tracing back further to Taino. Pronounced suh-VAN-ah, it's a classic girl's name with a worldly feel.
Meaning & Origin of Savannah
Meaning: A grassy, largely treeless plain; also linked to the city of Savannah, Georgia.
Origin: Spanish (ultimately from Taino).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Savannah
suh-VAN-ahIPA /səˈvænə/
Popularity of Savannah
Savannah peaked at #30 in 2006, when 7,096 girls received the name; by 2024 it had settled to #107, with 2,490 babies, across Social Security data running from 1880 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Savannah mean?
A grassy, largely treeless plain; also linked to the city of Savannah, Georgia. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Savannah?
Savannah is pronounced suh-VAN-ah (IPA: /səˈvænə/).
Is Savannah a popular name right now?
Savannah peaked at #30 in 2006 and is ranked #107 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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