Sena

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Pronounced SEH-nah /ˈsɛnə/High

Meaning: Grace of God or gift of God in Ewe (West African); also world or this world in Japanese; and army or troops in Arabic — a multicultural name with parallel meanings across traditionsMedium

In 30 seconds: Sena is a gentle two-syllable name shared across cultures: meaning grace of God in Ewe (Ghana and Togo), world in Japanese, and army in Arabic, making it a true global name.

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Origin MediumAfrican, Arabic, Japanese

MeaningGrace of God or gift of God in Ewe (West African); also world or this world in Japanese; and army or troops in Arabic — a multicultural name with parallel meanings across traditions

U.S. rank (2025)#3162 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births51 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Among the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, Sena is a day name given to children born on Sunday, meaning grace of God or God's grace. In Japanese, Sena (written with various kanji combinations) can mean world, beautiful, or other auspicious things depending on the characters chosen. The name is also found in Turkey as a feminine name meaning praise or exaltation.

The international appeal of Sena lies in its cross-cultural resonance — it sounds equally natural in West Africa, East Asia, Turkey, and the English-speaking world. Its use in the diaspora often reflects pride in West African heritage, particularly Ghanaian or Togolese roots.

Did you know? In the Ewe language of Ghana and Togo, Sena is traditionally given to children born on Sunday — a day-name custom that connects the name to the divine peace of the Sabbath.

Overall data confidence 82%

Ewe Day Names — Ghanaian naming traditions — Sunday-born day name meaning grace of GodBehind the Name — Sena — multi-origin overview

Variations

XenaSennaSina

Nicknames

Sen

Famous Bearers

★Sena Jurinac (1921-2011)
Bosnian-born Austrian operatic soprano celebrated for her Mozart and Strauss roles

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sena mean?

Sena means grace of God in the Ewe language of Ghana and Togo, where it is given to children born on Sunday. In Japanese it can mean world or beautiful.

How do you pronounce Sena?

Sena is pronounced SEH-nah, two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Sena a boy or girl name?

Sena is used as a girls name across multiple cultures including West African, Japanese, and Turkish communities.

How popular is Sena?

Sena is moderately used in Ghana, Togo, Japan, and Turkey, and appears in diaspora communities in Europe and North America.