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Sienna (given name)

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Sienna
Pronunciation/siˈɛnə/ see-EN
Genderfemale
Origin
Word/nameItalian
Meaningname of a city in Italy
Irises of a burnt sienna color or with a burnt sienna-colored center.

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.

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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] Sienna is also the first name of the seventh great granddaughter and twelfth great grandchild of Elizabeth II born in 2021.

Women

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References

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  1. ^ "Meaning, origin and history of the name Sienna".
  2. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 248. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
  3. ^ "Sienna - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity".
  4. ^ "Meaning, origin and history of the name Sienna".