Sansa: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Modern (popularized by fiction)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
SAN-suh

Sansa is a Modern (popularized by fiction) girl's name. It appears in our list of Whimsical Baby Names Full of Wonder.

Meaning & Origin of Sansa

Origin: Modern (popularized by fiction).

A common claim: Sansa is often said to be a Sanskrit word meaning 'praise.' Actually: There's no good evidence that 'Sansa' is an actual Sanskrit word — it's best known as a fictional character's name, and no reliable real-world origin has been established.

How to Pronounce Sansa

SAN-suh

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