Find out how popular the first name Sena has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sena by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Sena is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 89% of people named Sena being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 61 female babies and 10 male babies born with the name Sena.

The history of the first name Sena

The name Sena is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, an Indo-Aryan language that served as the lingua franca of the Indian subcontinent during the early centuries of the Common Era. The word "Sena" in Sanskrit translates to "army" or "battalion," suggesting a possible association with military prowess or leadership.

Sena gained prominence as a personal name during the reign of the Sena dynasty, a Hindu royal lineage that ruled over parts of present-day Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal between the 11th and 12th centuries. Several notable kings from this dynasty bore the name Sena, including Vijayasena (reigned c. 1096-1159), who is credited with establishing the dynasty's rule.

In Hindu mythology, Sena is also the name of a minor deity mentioned in the ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata. Sena is described as the personification of the army and is revered as a protector of warriors and soldiers.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Sena can be found in the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy written by the philosopher Kautilya during the 4th century BCE. The text mentions a minister named Sena who served under the Maurya Empire.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sena:

1. Sena Aunmuam (1955-present), a Thai author and academic known for her works on Southeast Asian literature and culture.
2. Sena Galič (1964-present), a Slovenian politician and former Minister of Defense.
3. Sena Kalyan Sundara Raman (1890-1965), an Indian mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
4. Sena Fet (1903-1959), a Belarusian writer and poet, considered one of the most prominent figures of the Belarusian literary renaissance.
5. Sena Jurinac (1921-2011), a Croatian operatic soprano who performed at major opera houses worldwide and is renowned for her interpretations of Richard Strauss's works.

While the name Sena has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and gained prominence during the Sena dynasty in the Indian subcontinent, it has since been adopted across various cultures and regions, often carrying connotations of strength, leadership, and military valor.

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