Snezana
Snezana is a Christian girl name of Slavic origin, meaning “Snowy, of the snow”.
| Meaning | Snowy, of the snow |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Slavic |
| Written as | Снежана |
| Pronunciation | SNEH-zhah-nah |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Serbia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Croatia |
Meaning and origin of Snezana
Snežana, often written Snezana without the accent, comes from the Slavic word for snow, sneg or snijeg. It suggests whiteness, purity and a winter birth. In Serbian and Croatian it is also the name given to Snow White in the fairy tale, which helped fix the 'snow maiden' image in people's minds. Related forms include Russian Snezhana and the short form Sneža.
Is Snezana a Christian name?
Snežana is a nature name with no saint attached; it is used in Orthodox and Catholic families in the Balkans as an ordinary Slavic name.
How popular is Snezana?
Very common for women born in the 1960s and 1970s, now chosen less often.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Snezana mean?
Snezana means 'Snowy, of the snow'. It is of Slavic origin.
Is Snezana a Christian name?
Snežana is a nature name with no saint attached; it is used in Orthodox and Catholic families in the Balkans as an ordinary Slavic name.
How do you pronounce Snezana?
Snezana is pronounced SNEH-zhah-nah.
Is Snezana a boy or girl name?
Snezana is usually a girl name.