Savannah
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Savannah
Savannah derives from the Taíno word "zabana," meaning a treeless plain or grassland, entering English through Spanish colonizers in the Americas.
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Etymology
Savannah derives from the Taíno word "zabana," meaning a treeless plain or grassland, entering English through Spanish colonizers in the Americas. The name became popular in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, during the 19th and 20th centuries, with no specific religious affiliation, though it gained prominence partly through the city of Savannah, Georgia.
Savannah currently ranks #135 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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