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The baby name Sanna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Scandinavian/Finnish: /ˈsɑnːɑ/ (approx. 'SAH-nah'); English approximation: /ˈsænə/ or /ˈsɑːnə/ ('SAN-uh' or 'SAH-nah').

Sanna is Scandinavian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Scandinavian
Pronunciation: Scandinavian/Finnish: /ˈsɑnːɑ/ (approx. 'SAH-nah'); English approximation: /ˈsænə/ or /ˈsɑːnə/ ('SAN-uh' or 'SAH-nah')

What is the meaning of the name Sanna ?

The baby name Sanna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Scandinavian/Finnish: /ˈsɑnːɑ/ (approx. 'SAH-nah'); English approximation: /ˈsænə/ or /ˈsɑːnə/ ('SAN-uh' or 'SAH-nah').

Sanna is Scandinavian in Origin.

Sanna is chiefly a Scandinavian and Finnish short form of Susanna/Susanne, ultimately from Hebrew Shoshannah, “lily,” transmitted through Greek Sousanna and Latin Susanna. As a familiar pet name that became independent in the 19th–20th centuries, it is especially common in Finland and Sweden and also found in Norway, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands. The name has modern visibility through bearers such as Finnish politician Sanna Marin, yet retains an old-world, biblical resonance via Susanna.

Variants and cognates include Susanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzanna, Shoshana/Shoshanna; Zuzanna (Polish) and Zuzana (Czech/Slovak). Closely related Nordic/Dutch forms are Sanne and the Finnish diminutives Sanni and Sussu. In some multicultural contexts Sanna also appears as a spelling aligned with Arabic Sana, associated with meanings like “radiance” or “brilliance,” though etymologically distinct. Overall, Sanna conveys purity and grace through its “lily” symbolism.

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Famous people with the name Sanna

Sanna Marin Politician · Born 1985 · Finland Sanna Marin is a Finnish politician who became the Prime Minister of Finland in 2019, making headlines as one of the world's youngest leaders at the time. She is known for her progressive policies and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sanna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2024 #1 — 417
Ireland Girls 2020 #1 — 882
Finland 0 #3 1,734 830
Finland Girls 0 #7 5,771 1,368
Finland Girls 2026 #17 20,874 3,895
MV 0 #19 1 644
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
Norway Girls 2025 #67 68 453
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
LT 0 #88 1 949
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
Switzerland Girls 2024 #115 21 1,786
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
EE Girls 0 #138 5 1,888
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
Sweden Girls 2022 #160 20 1,568
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
DK 0 #191 13 5,198
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
NA Girls 0 #196 29 7,146
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MO Girls 0 #256 8 7,056
Canada Girls 2022 #274 7 2,867
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
DK Girls 0 #283 34 7,429
TW Girls 0 #284 6 8,139
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
JO Girls 0 #312 14 7,570
SD Girls 0 #330 16 7,678
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
QA Girls 0 #336 8 15,378
HK 0 #349 9 8,483
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
NL 0 #370 22 2,481
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Girls 2021 #394 12 3,185
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #401 6 8,413
Austria Girls 0 #407 14 1,885
EG 0 #408 5 6,387
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
Finland Boys 0 #418 10 2,041
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
Germany 0 #428 10 2,542
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
IQ Girls 0 #474 31 11,303
KW Girls 0 #506 10 19,177
PS Girls 0 #513 11 10,981
LY 0 #515 21 12,703
RU Girls 0 #517 7 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #531 23 20,968
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
HK Girls 0 #567 49 16,104
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
IN Girls 0 #604 28 13,121
IL Girls 0 #607 11 11,648
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
LB 0 #647 12 13,263
IT 0 #674 41 4,183
SY 0 #674 55 11,684
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
NL Girls 0 #713 247 5,933
ZA Girls 0 #715 487 25,928
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
TN 0 #772 58 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #777 62 4,949
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
EG Girls 0 #821 139 14,742
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
SA Girls 0 #883 53 25,931
United States Girls 2024 #905 12 8,487
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #919 12 5,610
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
MA 0 #927 202 20,986
Germany Boys 0 #941 12 5,697
Spain Girls 0 #955 29 5,561
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
MY Girls 0 #980 15 24,821
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
IN Boys 0 #987 15 16,750
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
DZ 0 #1,131 46 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,157 22 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,174 9 25,439
IT Boys 0 #1,179 294 10,046
TR 0 #1,200 12 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,270 177 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,588 27 28,008

Sanna is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
France
Sweden
United States
Switzerland

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People also ask about Sanna

Sanna is predominantly a girl's name.
Sanna is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Scandinavian/Finnish: /ˈsɑnːɑ/ (approx. 'SAH-nah'); English approximation: /ˈsænə/ or /ˈsɑːnə/ ('SAN-uh' or 'SAH-nah').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sanne, Susanna, Susanne, Susan, Suzanne and Susana.
Across languages, Sanna has these equivalents: Susanna (Latin/Greek), Susan (English), Suzanne (French), Susana (Spanish/Portuguese), Shoshana (Hebrew), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Sanna ranked #1 in Germany in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Sanna ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2024).
Sanna's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #40 in 2015 to #67 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 1 notable people named Sanna are in our database, including Sanna Marin (Politician).