Girl name
Sena name meaning
“praise; commendation”
Sena means praise or commendation. It comes from Arabic thanāʾ through the Ottoman Turkish word sena and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The literary expression medh ü sena, referring to praise, offers a concrete linguistic association that preserves the meaning behind the name.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Sena mean?
Praise; commendation
In Turkish: övgü; övgüyle anma
Sena is the name use of a word for praise, also preserved in Turkish expressions such as hamdüsena. Praise may occur in religious writing, but the meaning itself is broader. Arabic sanā, referring to radiance, is a different word despite its similar Turkish rendering.
The ending “-na” is a common final sound in names such as Lina, Mina and Alina, not a suffix with one shared meaning. Each name has to be considered individually. More girl names ending in -na →
How popular is Sena?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 59provinces
Where is Sena in the top 30?
59 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Sena
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Sena popular?
Sena means praise, giving it a positive and appreciative meaning. Its short, two-syllable form and open ending create a soft, simple sound.
Origin of the name Sena
Sena comes from Arabic thanāʾ, meaning praise or commendation. The modern name continues the corresponding Ottoman Turkish word.
Double names with Sena
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sena Roza
Meaning of each name
- Sena: praise; commendation
- Roza: the rose flower
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Açelya Sena
Meaning of each name
- Açelya: an ornamental shrub with colourful flowers
- Sena: praise; commendation
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Sena Müşerref
Meaning of each name
- Sena: praise; commendation
- Müşerref: honored, accorded distinction
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Şennur Sena
Meaning of each name
- Şennur: joyful light, brightness bringing happiness
- Sena: praise; commendation
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Sena Rojin
Meaning of each name
- Sena: praise; commendation
- Rojin: daylight, the light of day
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Ronya Sena
Meaning of each name
- Ronya: Heroine of Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
- Sena: praise; commendation
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Elif Sena, Zeynep Sena, Ayşe Sena, Fatma Sena, Eylül Sena, Sena Nur.
How to pronounce Sena
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sena/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ثنا |
| Arabic | ثناء |
Is Sena a girl’s name?
Yes, Sena is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sena appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sena
Famous people named Sena
- Sena Nur Çelik · b. 1986
- Sena Can · b. 2001
- Sena Şener · b. 1998
- Sena Çakır · b. 1994
- Sena Çelik
- Sena Elçin Karakaş · b. 2004
- Sena Güleryüz · b. 1999
- Sena Kaleli · b. 1956
- SENA · b. 1982
- Sena Akçer-Ön
- Sena Arda
- Sena Aydoğan
FAQ about the name Sena
What is the meaning of Sena?
Sena means “praise; commendation”. Sena comes from Arabic thanāʾ, meaning praise or commendation. The modern name continues the corresponding Ottoman Turkish word.
Is Sena a girl’s name?
Yes, Sena is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sena in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sena nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sena?
Sena is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sena have?
Sena has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sena?
Sena appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Sena?
Some ideas: Sena Roza; Açelya Sena; Sena Müşerref.
Famous people named Sena?
Notable people named Sena include Sena Nur Çelik, Sena Can, Sena Şener.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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