ThinkabaraSavannah: meaning and origin
Savannah
“Treeless plain, grassland”
About the name Savannah
Savannah is a girl’s name from the Spanish tradition. Its meaning is “treeless plain, grassland”. Names from Spanish, loved across Latin America and the US — like Mateo, Santiago, Camila and Lucía.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Spanish names
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Catalina 👧Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine · Spanish
- Esperanza 👧Hope · Spanish
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Jade 👧The green gemstone · Spanish
- Luz 👧Light · Spanish
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
- Paloma 👧Dove · Spanish
- Ximena 👧Listening; a medieval Spanish name · Spanish
Sibling name ideas (Spanish, boys)
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Carlos 👦Free man · Spanish
- Cruz 👦Cross · Spanish
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Emiliano 👦Eager, rival · Spanish
- Joaquin 👦Raised by God · Spanish
- Jose 👦He will add; the Spanish form of Joseph · Spanish
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
More girl names starting with S
- Sadie 👧Princess; a pet form of Sarah · Hebrew
- Saga 👧Seeing one; a Norse goddess · Scandinavian
- Sakura 👧Cherry blossom · Japanese
- Sarah 👧Princess · Hebrew
- Scarlett 👧Red; a maker or seller of scarlet cloth · English
- Selena 👧The Moon · Greek
- Seren 👧Star · Welsh
- Shira 👧Song, poetry · Hebrew
- Sienna 👧From the city of Siena; also a reddish-brown color · Italian
- Siobhan 👧God is gracious; the Irish form of Joan · Irish
Questions and answers
What does the name Savannah mean?
Savannah is a name of Spanish origin. It means: treeless plain, grassland.
Is Savannah a boy or girl name?
Savannah is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Savannah have?
Savannah has 8 letters and about 3 syllables.
Is Savannah a popular name?
Yes. Savannah has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.