Savanah is a lighthearted baby name for girls. It is a naturalistic option, coming from an ecological term. As of 2021, Savanah is a top 4,600 baby name.
Meaning of the name Savanah:
English: large and grassy plain
Native American: large and grassy plain
Origin of the name Savanah:
Savanah is a spelling variation of the baby name Savannah. Savannah comes from the English word “savannah,” which represents grassy plains. The English term comes from the Native American “zabana.” Savannah and Savanah first became given name options in the late nineteenth century. They became more popular after the movie “Savannah Smiles” came out in 1982.
Symbolism of the name Savanah:
Savanah has the same meaning as the original, Savannah. Both of these options come from the English word “savannah,” which is a variation of the Native American term “zabana.” The definition of these words is “large and grassy plain.”
Style of the name Savanah:
Modern
Gender of the name Savanah:
Savanah is an informal name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Savanah:
suh-VAN-uh
Number of syllables in the name Savanah:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Savanah:
Savanah feels youthful and wholesome. It is a naturalistic and informal option.
Alternative spellings for the name Savanah:
- Savana
- Savanna
- Savannah
Nicknames for the name Savanah:
- Vana
- Vanna
- Vanah
- Vannah
- Sav
- Savvy
- Savvie
Popularity of the name Savanah:
Savanah was first a top 1,000 baby name on the Social Security Popularity Index in 1986 at rank 994. It remained on the list until 2010 when it was number 998. Savanah ranked highest in 1998 at 498. As of 2021, Savanah is a top 4,600 option. More specifically, it is number 4,573 for girls.
Related names for the name Savanah:
Great middle names for Savanah and their meanings:
- Camille (helper to the priest)
- Paige (helper, assistant)
- Kristie (follower of Christ)
- Tess (late summer)
- Harper (harp player)
- Georgina (farmer)
- Deanne (valley, church leader)
- Claire (clear, light, bright)
Famous people with the name Savanah:
Savanahs in popular culture:
There are no fictional characters with the name Savanah.