Sienna (given name)

Sienna or Siena is a feminine given name of Italian origin and unclear meaning.[1] The original usage of the name is derived from the Italian city[2] and may also refer to the burnt orange color of its clay rooftops. Roman Catholics have sometimes used the name in honor of Saint Catherine of Siena.

Sienna
Pronunciation/siˈɛnə/ see-EN
Genderfemale
Origin
Word/nameItalian
Meaningname of a city in Italy
Irises of a burnt sienna color or with a burnt sienna-colored center.

Popularity

The name is currently well-used in English-speaking countries such as Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States. It is also well-used in France and the Netherlands[3][4]

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References

  1. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Sienna".
  2. Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 248. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
  3. "Sienna - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity".
  4. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Sienna".
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