Find out how popular the first name Senta has been for the last 13 years (from 1974 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Senta by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Senta is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Senta.

The history of the first name Senta

The name Senta is believed to have its origins in the Germanic languages, particularly in the Old High German and Middle High German dialects. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root "*send-", meaning "to travel" or "to journey". This root also gave rise to words like "send" and "sender" in modern English.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Senta can be found in the medieval German epic poem "Der arme Heinrich" (Poor Henry), written by Hartmann von Aue in the late 12th or early 13th century. In this poem, Senta is the name of a young woman who selflessly sacrifices herself to cure a knight suffering from leprosy.

Another notable historical figure bearing the name Senta was Senta Berger, a famous German actress born in 1941. She gained international recognition for her roles in films such as "The Quiller Memorandum" (1966) and "The Ambushers" (1967).

In the world of literature, Senta is also the name of the protagonist's love interest in the opera "Der fliegende Holländer" (The Flying Dutchman) by Richard Wagner, first performed in 1843. The character of Senta, a young woman engaged to a hunter, becomes infatuated with the legendary ghostly sailor, the Flying Dutchman.

Moving to the realm of art, Senta Sanderson (1925-2008) was a British artist and painter known for her abstract and semi-abstract works. Her paintings were exhibited in several galleries and museums across the United Kingdom.

Lastly, Senta Tridas (1904-1984) was a Polish-American artist and sculptor. She is particularly renowned for her sculptures depicting the human form, many of which can be found in public spaces and museums throughout the United States.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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