Senua

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Pronounced SEN-oo-ah /ˈsɛn.u.ə/Medium

Meaning: A rare name tied to Senua/Senuna, a Romano-British goddess known from a votive hoard; widely recognized today as the heroine of the video game 'Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice,' which we note. Meaning uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A rare Celtic-flavored name: Senua ties to a Romano-British goddess (said 'SEN-oo-ah'). Also a game heroine — routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowCeltic, British

MeaningA rare name tied to Senua/Senuna, a Romano-British goddess known from a votive hoard; widely recognized today as the heroine of the video game 'Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice,' which we note. Meaning uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#11948 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 32

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

Senua is a rare name tied to the Romano-British goddess Senua/Senuna (its meaning uncertain), and known now from the 'Hellblade' games, which we note. Mysterious and rare in the U.S. (said 'SEN-oo-ah').

It appears only very rarely as a given name. Rare, mythic, and mysterious.

Did you know? Senua echoes Senua/Senuna, a Romano-British goddess known from an ancient votive hoard — and is widely recognized today as the heroine of the game 'Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice,' which we note (said 'SEN-oo-ah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Senua — Romano-British goddess Senua/Senuna; Hellblade heroine; uncertain

Variations

SenunaSenovaSenoa

Nicknames

SenNua

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Senua mean?

Senua ties to a Romano-British goddess (meaning uncertain) and is known now from the 'Hellblade' games, which we note.

How do you pronounce Senua?

It's said SEN-oo-ah /ˈsɛn.u.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Senua a boy or girl name?

Senua is a girl's name.

How popular is Senua?

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