Senna

Senna Meaning & Origin

About Senna
The surname Senna is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "senna," which refers to a type of plant. The name is believed to have originated as a topographic or occupational surname, indicating someone who lived near or worked with the senna plant. The senna plant is known for its medicinal properties and has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Therefore, the surname Senna may also be associated with someone who had knowledge or expertise in herbal medicine.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Senna: 530
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,100
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Senna 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 Senna is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Senna in Braille

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

The name Senna in braille

How to sign the name Senna using Sign Language

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

The name Senna in sign language

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