Nordic/Finnish · Girl name
Sanna
“short form of Susanna”
About the name Sanna
Sanna is a Swedish and Finnish diminutive of Susanna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Shoshannah. While Susanna means ‘lily’ in Hebrew, Sanna itself does not directly carry this meaning but is used as an independent given name in both Sweden and Finland. The name has been borne by notable individuals such as Sanna Marin, a Finnish politician who served as prime minister, and Sanna Nielsen, a Swedish singer known for her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Meaning
- short form of Susanna
- Origin
- Nordic/Finnish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SAH-nah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Sanna
- Sanna Marie
- Sanna Elena
- Sanna Claire
- Sanna Rose
- Sanna Anne
Questions about Sanna
- What does Sanna mean?
- Sanna is a Nordic name meaning "short form of Susanna".
- How do you pronounce Sanna?
- Sanna is pronounced SAH-nah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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