Savannah (given name)
Savannah is a feminine given name, taken from either the name of the city of Savannah, Georgia, or savanna, a large, grassy plain ecosystem.
| Pronunciation | Sa-VAN-nah |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | English |
| Meaning | Savanna or Savannah, Georgia |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Savy, Vannah, Van, Sav, Savan, Sanna, and possibly Annah |
The name was the 39th most popular name for baby girls born in the United States in 2014. It was also among the top hundred names for girls in Canada and Australia in 2006.
The name has been in use in the United States since at least the late 19th century, according to Social Security Administration records.[1][2]
People with the name
- Savanna Samson (born 1967), American former pornographic actress
- Savannah Guthrie (born 1971), American journalist and attorney
- Savannah James, wife of NBA player LeBron James
- Savannah King (born 1992), Canadian freestyle swimmer
- Savannah Outen (born 1992), singer who gained popularity on YouTube
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