Sienna
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sienna
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Sienna traces back to the ancient Italian city of Siena located in Tuscany, whose roots may lie in Old Italian or likely in Etruscan.
What does the name Sienna mean?
The female first name Sienna traces back to the ancient Italian city of Siena located in Tuscany, whose roots may lie in Old Italian or likely in Etruscan. The meaning is 'the orange-red earth', 'the earth from Siena', or 'the woman from Siena'. The origin is from the Etruscan saina or seina meaning 'orange-red'. The name is predominantly used in English-speaking countries outside of Italy.
Where does the name Sienna come from?
Etymology Sienna is a female first name of Etruscan origin meaning 'the orange-red earth'. Etruscan
How do you pronounce Sienna?
Sound & pronunciation of Sienna: The name Sienna is two syllables and melodically rounded. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Sie-na' [ˈziːna] or in English [siˈɛnə], starting with a bright I sound that conveys lightness. The second syllable sounds soft and open. With its gentle sound sequence, Sienna appears modern and stylish - feminine, harmonious, and sonorous.
When is the name day of Sienna?
The name day of Sienna is September 26.
Popularity
Sienna is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 612th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2007 at 252nd place. In the last ten years, Sienna has been given as a first name about 600 times, placing it 738th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 724th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ena / Enna / Nana / Nenna / Nia / Sia / Sien / Sienn / Sienni / Sienny / Siensien / Sin / Sina / SiSi / Sissi
Similar first names
Famous people
- Sienna Guillory (actress)
- Sienna Howell-Holden (actress from Canada)
- Sienna Lauren (main character in the book 'The Call of Desire' by Nalini Singh)
- Sienna Lima Jaric (daughter of Adriana Lima Jaric)
- Sienna Miller (actress)
- Sienna Morris (artist from the USA)
- Sienna Shaw (protagonist in the horror film series 'Terrifier')
Frequently asked questions about the name Sienna
What is the meaning of the name Sienna?
The name Sienna means 'the orange-red earth' and refers to the Italian city of Siena, whose roots may lie in Old Italian or Etruscan.
Where does the name Sienna come from?
Sienna has Etruscan roots and derives from the terms 'saina' or 'seina', which mean 'orange-red'.
How popular is the name Sienna?
Sienna is particularly widespread in English-speaking countries and enjoys great popularity there.