Meaning & History
Sena is the Turkish form of Thana, an Arabic name that means "praise". The Arabic root is shared with Sana 3 in Urdu.
While widely used in Turkey, the name Sena has separate origins in other cultures. In Japan, it is a unisex name written with various kanji, often meaning "money"; and in Persian, it refers to "goosefoot" (chenopodium). Various African ethnic groups also use the name, particularly in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana. Additionally, Sena is the name of a Bantu language spoken in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, as well as a river in France and a Korean feminine name.
- Origin: Turkish form of Thana (Arabic for praise)
- Type: First name
- Usage: Predominantly female in Turkey
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Sena