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Savannah name meaning
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in 2010
630
in the U.S.
in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Savannah mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Savannah
User Submitted Origins
English
39%
American
36%
Spanish
18%
African
4%
African American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Savannah is of Spanish origin and means "It is of Spanish origin, and its meaning is 'treeless plain' from Spanish Sabana. The Spanish word was borrowed from the Taino word Zabana. The name 'Savannah' comes from a group of Shawnee who migrated to Georgia in the 1680s. ... The name Savannah comes from Algonquian terms meaning 'southerner' and perhaps 'salt'".
- A user from Illinois, U.S. says the name Savannah is of Spanish origin and means "Treeless plain".
- A user from Canada says the name Savannah is of African origin and means "Empty plain".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Savannah means "Lucky,loving, sensitive, kind,motherly, fun loving, romantic adventerous" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Savannah is of Spanish origin and means "Vast plain".
- A user from Missouri, U.S. says the name Savannah is of American origin and means "From the open plain".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Savannah is of African American origin and means "Loving".
- A submission from Jamaica says the name Savannah means "Loving, talented and born with purpose" and is of Jamaican origin.
- According to 2 people from Missouri, U.S., the name Savannah means "Best ever".
- A submission from Nevada, U.S. says the name Savannah means "Savannah, means nice,kind,respectful,peaceful,honest, and a good leader" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
- A port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river
- A river in South Carolina that flows southeast to the Atlantic
Wiktionary
The cities are named after the Savannah River, possibly derived from Shawnee or Algonquian.
- A locality in the Shire of Carpentaria, Queensland, Australia.
- The name of a river and several cities in the United States:
- A major city, the county seat of Chatham County, Georgia.
- A ghost town in Los Angeles County, California.
- A city, the county seat of Andrew County, Missouri.
- A ghost town in Butler County, Nebraska.
- A town, a hamlet and census-designated place in Wayne County, New York.
- An unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- A village in Ashland County, Ohio.
- A city, the county seat of Hardin County, Tennessee.
- A census-designated place in Denton County, Texas.
- A female given name transferred from the place name.
- A female given name, from the word savannah.
- A Savannah cat.
Notable Persons Named Savannah
Notable Persons Named Savannah
Savannah Guthrie
Savannah Guthrie is a broadcast journalism and television journalist. Savannah was given the name Savannah Clark Guthrie on December 27th, 1971 in Melbourne.
Savannah Elizabeth Louise Miller
Savannah Elizabeth Louise Miller is a fashion designer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2004 to present. Savannah was born on December 30th, 1978 in New York City.
Savannah Outen
Savannah Outen is a pop rock and pop music musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2007 to present. Savannah was born on October 14th, 1992 in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Savannah Marshall
Savannah was born on May 19th, 1991 in Hartlepool.
Savannah Smith Boucher
Savannah Smith Boucher is an actress and actor. Savannah was given the name Janice Elaine Boucher by her parent Jesse L. Boucher on October 28th, 1943 in Springhill, Louisiana, U.S.
Savannah Sanitoa
Savannah was born on April 30th, 1987.
- Savannah ChurchillSinging
- Savannah Vinsant
- Savannah M Smith
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Savannah | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 33.02% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 59.21% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.22% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.92% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Savannah
People with the last name Savannah are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Savannah
| #37 | Girl Name of the 2010s |
| #38 | Girl Name of the 2000s |