Savannah

Savannah Meaning & Origin

About Savannah
The surname Savannah is derived from the English word "savannah," which refers to a type of grassy plain or open woodland found in tropical and subtropical regions. As a surname, Savannah likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or was associated with such a landscape. It may also have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with the savannah, such as being open, free-spirited, or having a connection to nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Savannah is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Savannah: 630
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Savannah based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Savannah is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH0 V AE1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/səˈvænə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Savannah in Braille

Here's how to represent Savannah in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Savannah in braille

How to sign the name Savannah using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Savannah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Savannah in sign language

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