Name of the Week: Sovanna

December 3

This week’s Name of the Week was nominated by @Poffin!

If you would like to nominate a name yourself, you can head over to the name of the day thread on our forums.

Sovanna

Sovanna is a stunning name that we just discovered thanks to our fellow Berry @Poffin over on the forums, and is now among the newest additions to the Nameberry database.

The name Sovanna comes from the language Khmer — the official language of Cambodia. Over 90% of Cambodian citizens are of Khmer ethnicity, as are a significant population in neighboring Thailand and Vietnam. The Khmer Empire dominated Southeast Asia for over 6 centuries, beginning as early as 802 AD and was known for its extravagant architecture including the stunning Angkor Wat.

Sovanna has two lovely possible meanings: the name means “golden”, joining rising stars like Aurelia, Lux, and Goldie in this radiant and luxurious class — one of the notable name trends of 2023. Along with Sovanna, unique names that mean gold include Flavia, Xanthe, Orla, and Zlata.

Sovanna can also mean “dream” — an aspirational meaning fitting for a particularly wished-for child.

While Sovanna will surely stand out in a crowd, the name shares elements with popular choices like Sophia and Savannah — the perfect recipe for a stylish and distinct name today.