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Savannah

suh-VAN-uh

Savannah is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “A large, grassy plain, from the Spanish 'Zavana'.”. It currently ranks #107 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2000.

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginSpanish

What Savannah Means

A large, grassy plain, from the Spanish 'Zavana'.

The Story of Savannah

This name conjures vast, open skies and the gentle rustle of tall grass, a spirit of freedom and natural grace.

Savannah draws its name from the Spanish word 'Zavana,' referring to a large, grassy plain. This evocative term conjures images of wide-open landscapes and natural beauty. The name journeyed from Spanish explorers through the Americas, becoming associated with the wild, untamed beauty of these expansive grasslands.

There's a breath of fresh air in the sound of 'Savannah,' a sense of space and natural elegance. It feels graceful and expansive. When you picture your daughter's name, Savannah, written on a postcard from an adventure or a nature-inspired artwork, it evokes a spirit of independence and an optimistic outlook, a connection to the wider world you already see in her.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Savannah Guthrie

    American broadcast journalist and attorney.

Personality Traits

IndependentGracefulCreativeOptimistic

Peak Year

#7,113 in 2000

Total Births

189,552

First Recorded

1880

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