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      Meaning of the first name Savanah

      Origin

      Native American - Taino

      Meaning

      Open plain

      Variations

      Savannah, Sahanaz, Saraiah
      The name Savanah has its origins in the Native American - Taino tribe, specifically originating from their language. It derives from the Taino word zabana or sabana, which translates to open plain in English. The Taino people inhabited various regions of the Caribbean, including present-day Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, and their language and culture had a significant influence in the region.

      In history, the name Savanah is not extensively documented, most likely due to the limited written records of the Taino civilization. However, with the arrival of European colonizers in the Americas, including the Spanish and English, the influence of Taino waned, and the name Savanah gradually disappeared from historical records.

      In modern-day usage, the name Savanah has regained popularity in recent decades. With its pleasant, evocative meaning of open plain, Savanah has been embraced by parents from diverse cultural backgrounds. It has become a popular choice for baby girls, consistently appearing in the list of top 1000 names in the United States. Furthermore, one can find individuals with the name Savanah scattered across the globe, reflecting the name's widespread usage and cross-cultural appeal.

      Based on our records...

      Williams

      Williams

      This is the most common surname associated with Savanah.
      John

      John

      This is the most common name of those married to a Savanah.
      John

      John

      This is the most common name for a child of a Savanah.
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      1880 is when there were the most people born with the first name Savanah.

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