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GirlDutch language family

Savannah

This name comes from the English word for the large grassy plain, ultimately deriving from the Taíno word sabana.

Quick answer

Savannah is a girl name.

GenderGirl
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English word for the large grassy plain, ultimately deriving from the Taíno (Native American) word sabana. It came into use as a given name in America in the 19th century. It was revived in the 1980s by the movie Savannah Smiles (1982).

Notes and context

Usage: english