Siana (given name)

Siana or Sianna is a feminine given name with multiple meanings and pronunciations. Sianna is a minor celtic goddess of hunt. The name is also a diminutive of Siân, the Welsh form of Jane and means "God is gracious."[1] Siana means "the plentiful springs" in the Maasai language.[2] It is also a name used by Sikhs in India meaning "wise."[3] The Bulgarian name Сияна is also usually transliterated as Siana. It was among the top 10 most popular names given to newborn girls in Bulgaria in 2012.[4]

Sianna name can also be considered an Indian fusion name. In Hindi, 'Sia' means Goddess Sita, the wife of Lord Rama who always has a sacrificing heart. She is Gracious,Divine,Pious, Sacred & above all, Unique. The suffix 'nna' is derived from 'Annapurna' Goddess of inexhaustible food supply who satiates the appetite of all. In Sanskrit, 'Anna' means food/foodgrain/ cooked meal, thereby implying a woman who keeps her family & dear ones happy & contented always by caring for them.

The suffix 'nna' also is a modern day suffix as observed in modern day names like 'Aria-nna'

Notes
  1. http://www.behindthename.com/name/siana
  2. http://www.africapoint.com/hotels/hotel-Siana-Springs-Camp.html
  3. http://www.modernindianbabynames.com/meaning_of_sikh_girl_name_siana.htm
  4. http://offnews.bg/index.php/141878/georgi-i-viktoriya-naj-chesto-izbiranite-imena-za-bebe-prez-2012-g
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