Name meaning
Sultana
A name derived from the word Sultan, denoting authority, dominion and high station.
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Name meaning and origin
Sultana is the feminine form of the Arabic word sultan (power, authority); its root "sulta" conveys dominion and strength. Over the course of history, the title Sultan/Sultana given to women of ruling families gradually became an independent personal name and was added to the names of princesses in the Ottoman and Safavid periods.
In Azerbaijan, the root Sultan is most often found in compound names such as Sultanxanım, while Sultana is the fully independent form of this root with the suffix "ə" and carries a wish for grandeur and prestige. Since the name comes from the Arabic-Turkic cultural tradition, there is no religious obstacle to bearing it.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 7
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Sultana
- Pronunciation
- sul.tɑ.ˈnæ
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Sultana?
Sultana means authority, dominion, and high station; it is the feminine form of the word Sultan.Is the name Sultana mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Sultana does not appear in the Quran; it has historically been used as a title and a personal name of ruling families.Is Sultana a boy or a girl name?
Sultana is a girl name.