ثناء

Sena

girlTurkish form of ArabicMuslim

Sena is a Muslim girl name of Turkish form of Arabic origin, meaning “Praise; brilliance”.

MeaningPraise; brilliance
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish form of Arabic
Written asثناء
Pronunciationseh-NAH
TraditionMuslim
Used inTurkey, Bosnia, Europe

Meaning and origin of Sena

Sena is a well-loved Turkish name for girls that came from Arabic. Turkish families usually understand it as praise, from thanā', while some connect it to sanā', brilliance; Turkish speakers pronounce the two words the same way. Since the 1990s it has ranked near the top of Turkish girls' names, and Bosnian families use it as well. It is short and bright, and it travels well between languages.

Is Sena a Muslim name?

Sena is a Turkish Muslim name of Arabic origin, meaning praise.

How popular is Sena?

It is a top choice in Turkey and with Turkish families across Europe.

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Spellings and variants of Sena

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sena mean?

Sena means 'Praise; brilliance'. It is of Turkish form of Arabic origin.

Is Sena a Muslim name?

Sena is a Turkish Muslim name of Arabic origin, meaning praise.

How do you pronounce Sena?

Sena is pronounced seh-NAH.

Is Sena a boy or girl name?

Sena is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.