Sienna (given name)
Sienna or Siena is a feminine given name of Italian origin and unclear meaning.[1] The original usage of the name is derived from the Italian city[2] and may also refer to the burnt orange color of its clay rooftops. Roman Catholics have sometimes used the name in honor of Saint Catherine of Siena.
 Saint Catherine of Siena writing, by Rutilio di Lorenzo Manetti. | |
| Pronunciation | /siˈɛnə/ see-EN-ə |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Italian |
| Meaning | name of a city in Italy |
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Irises of a burnt sienna color or with a burnt sienna-colored center.
Popularity
The name is currently well-used in English-speaking countries such as Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States. It is also well-used in France and the Netherlands[3][4]
Notable people
- Sienna Guillory, a British actress
- Sienna Miller, a British and American actress
- Sienna Rodgers, LabourList editor
- Sienna (wrestler)
Characters
- Sienna Blake, a fictional character in UK soap opera Hollyoaks
References
- "Meaning, origin and history of the name Sienna".
- Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 248. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
- "Sienna - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity".
- "Meaning, origin and history of the name Sienna".
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