Sienna: meaning and origin

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Sienna

“From the city of Siena; also a reddish-brown color”

Gender
👧 Girl
Origin
🍕 Italian
Letters · syllables
6 · 2
Starts with
S

Popular now

About the name Sienna

Sienna is a girl’s name from the Italian tradition. Its meaning is “from the city of Siena; also a reddish-brown color”. Names from Italian, warm and musical, with lots of vowels — like Luca, Gianna, Enzo and Aria.

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Questions and answers

What does the name Sienna mean?

Sienna is a name of Italian origin. It means: from the city of Siena; also a reddish-brown color.

Is Sienna a boy or girl name?

Sienna is usually given to girls.

How many syllables does Sienna have?

Sienna has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.

Is Sienna a popular name?

Yes. Sienna 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.