Sena means “praise”. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Sena mean?
Literal meaning
Sena is a Turkish girl's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from sena ‘praise’, giving the meaning “praise”.[1]
Sena in Turkish
Is Sena a Turkish name?
Yes. Sena is documented as a given name in Turkish.
Sena across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SenaLatin | Girl | same as above: “praise” | Documented[1,2] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Sena
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sena[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sena
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sena rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TokyayBoy“firm bow”same language (turkish)
- AyaydınBoy“moonlight”same language (turkish)
- BarakUnisex“coarse, shaggy woolen cloth”same language (turkish)
- AdilhanBoy“just khan”same language (turkish)
- AbıruUnisex“honor, dignity”same language (turkish)
- TeberrükUnisex“regarding as blessed and auspicious”same language (turkish)
- NursevilGirl“be-loved light”same language (turkish)
- BengitaşUnisex“eternal stone”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sena
What does the name Sena mean?
Sena means “praise”. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Sena a girl's or a boy's name?
Sena is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Sena?
Sena is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Sena have?
Sena has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Sena”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 90544578. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: From sena (“praise”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Sena
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q12758770. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2357907114. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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