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Sanna

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Pronounced SAH-nah /ˈsɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian/Finnish short form of Susanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; also an Arabic sense, 'radiance/brilliance'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lily: Sanna is a short form of Susanna. Sweet, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-nah').
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Origin LowScandinavian, Hebrew
MeaningA Scandinavian/Finnish short form of Susanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; also an Arabic sense, 'radiance/brilliance'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11757 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 731

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200818942025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sanna is a Scandinavian/Finnish short form of Susanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; also an Arabic sense, 'radiance/brilliance' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, classic name (said 'SAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, a-lily at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Susanna comes from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose' — Sanna is a Scandinavian short form, sweet and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Sanna — routes layered

Variations

SanaSanneSannah

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Sana— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sanna mean?

Sanna is a Scandinavian short form of Susanna — Hebrew 'a lily; a rose' (also an Arabic 'radiance'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sanna?

It's said SAH-nah /ˈsɑ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sanna a boy or girl name?

Sanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Sanna?

Sanna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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