Sultana

Sultana is the feminine variant of the Arabic unisex name Sultan. The meaning of the name is 'the ruler' and derives from the Arabic term sulṭān (سُلْطَان), which stands for 'strength, power, dominion.'

What does the name Sultana mean?

Sultana represents the feminine form of the unisex name Sultan and means 'the ruler.' This meaning derives from the Arabic word sulṭān (سُلْطَان), which refers to 'strength, power, dominion.' The title 'Sultan' has been used in the Islamic world since the early Middle Ages. The girl's name Sultana is especially common in Arabic, but also in Persian and Turkish cultures. Related name variants include Sultanah and Sultane.

Where does the name Sultana come from?

The name Sultana has Arabic roots and means 'the ruler.'

How do you pronounce Sultana?

The pronunciation of Sultana is three syllables and has a powerful sound. Typically, the name is pronounced as 'Sul-ta-na' [zʊlˈtaːna]. The darker U at the beginning gives depth to the sound, while the stressed middle syllable with the long A provides expansiveness. The ending '-na' sounds warm and rounded. Overall, Sultana appears dignified and present – powerful, melodic, and sonically impressive.

Popularity

In Germany, Sultana is a commonly occurring first name. The name currently ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best position was in 2005, reaching 618th place. In the last ten years, Sultana has been given as a first name about 90 times, placing it 2,614th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,190th.

Nicknames & pet names

Suli / Sulski / Sulti / Tana

Famous people

• Parveen Sultana Diti (actress from Bangladesh)
• Sultana Levy Rosenblatt (writer from Brazil)
• Sultana N. Nahar (Bengali physicist)
• Sultana Razzaq (English actress)
• Sultana Yesmin (Bengali cricketer)