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Sedna
Pronounced SED-nah /ˈsɛd.nə/Medium
Meaning: From Sedna, the Inuit goddess of the sea and marine animals, ruler of the underworld Adlivun; also the name of a distant dwarf planet. Noted respectfully.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Sedna is the Inuit goddess of the sea and marine animals, ruler of the ocean depths; the name is also carried by a distant dwarf planet. It is noted respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'SED-nah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, mythic, and oceanic.
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What does the name Sedna mean?
Sedna is the Inuit goddess of the sea and marine animals; the name is also carried by a dwarf planet.
How do you pronounce Sedna?
It's said SED-nah /ˈsɛd.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Sedna a boy or girl name?
Sedna is a girl's name.
How popular is Sedna?
Sedna is rare in the U.S.