Savannah

The first name Savannah, used for girls, is derived from the homonymous English term for 'the savanna' or 'the grassland.' Its roots lie in the Taíno word zabana, which means 'treeless plain.'

What does the name Savannah mean?

The name Savannah is a feminine first name that is derived from the homonymous English word for 'the savanna' or 'the grassland.' It has its origin in the Taíno word zabana, which means 'treeless plain.' The Taíno were an indigenous people from the Caribbean. In the English-speaking world, this name has been common since the 19th century, but it only gained significant popularity in the 1980s. The most common spelling is Savanna, but there are also variants such as Savana, Savanah, and Savanne.

Where does the name Savannah come from?

The name Savannah has its roots in Taíno and means 'the savanna' or 'the grassland.'

How do you pronounce Savannah?

The pronunciation of Savannah is soft and flowing, with three to four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Sa-van-nah' [zəˈvænə] or Germanized [zaˈvana]. It begins with an open A sound that radiates warmth. The double N in the middle provides rhythmic stability, while the final A offers a gentle conclusion. Overall, Savannah conveys a modern, melodic sound – feminine and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Savannah is a highly sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 1,514th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2011 at rank 790. In the last ten years, Savannah has been given as a first name approximately 180 times, placing it 1,716th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,602nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Anna / Ava / Hanna / Sanna / Sasi / Sav / Sava / Savanni / Savi / Savvy / Shawanna / Sunny / Van / Vani / Vanna / Vannah / Vanni

Famous people

• Savannah (Geography) (City in Florida)
• Savannah Chrisley (American reality star (Chrisley Knows Best))
• Savannah Churchill (American singer)
• Savannah Clarke (Dancer and singer)
• Savannah Dooley (American film producer)
• Savannah Haske (Actress from the USA)
• Savannah Kinkirk (Character from 7th Heaven)
• Savannah M Smith (American basketball player)
• Savannah Marshall (British boxer)
• Savannah Miller (Designer from America)
• Savannah Outen (Singer)
• Savannah Reed (Actress)
• Savannah Robinson (Singer from the USA)