The baby name Senta is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SEN-tah (English: /ˈsɛntə/; German: /ˈzɛnta/; South Slavic: /ˈsenta/).
The baby name Senta is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SEN-tah (English: /ˈsɛntə/; German: /ˈzɛnta/; South Slavic: /ˈsenta/).
Senta is in Origin.
Senta is a German feminine given name, most often a contracted form of Kreszentia (Crescentia), from the Latin crescentia meaning growth or increase (crescere, to grow). It therefore carries the sense of flourishing, rising, or prospering.
The name gained cultural prominence through Richard Wagner’s opera Der fliegende Holländer (1843), whose devoted heroine Senta helped propel the name in German-speaking Europe from the late 19th century into the mid-20th century. Though never extremely common, it appears in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with occasional use in Scandinavia and Central/Eastern Europe. Notable bearers include Austrian actress Senta Berger and American actress Senta Moses. Related forms and variants include Kreszentia/Crescentia, the Bavarian form Kreszenz with the diminutive Zenzi, and the regional variant Zenta (notably in Latvian use). The name is now relatively uncommon, lending it a vintage, operatic charm.
| Senta Berger Senta Berger is an Austrian actress best known for her roles in films like 'The Quiller Memorandum' and 'Major Dundee'. She gained fame in the 1960s and has had a successful career in both European and American cinema. Her work in television and film has made her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. | Senta Moses Senta Moses is an American actress best known for her role as Tracy McCallister in the movie 'Home Alone' and its sequel 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'. She has also appeared in TV shows like 'My So-Called Life' and 'Beakman's World'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #141 | 2 | 1,888 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #173 | 5 | 2,769 |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #347 | 5 | 5,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #409 | 12 | 1,885 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #541 | 5 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #591 | 7 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #685 | 6 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #734 | 5 | 3,895 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #757 | 82 | 4,949 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #928 | 28 | 5,933 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 9 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,121 | 21 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Senta is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:
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