Salla

Salla is the Finnish form of Salli, which in turn is a variant of the name Sarah, originating from Sarai. The meaning of the name is 'the princess', 'the lady', or 'the mistress'.

What does the name Salla mean?

Salla is regarded as a Finnish variant of Salli, which is a form of the name Sarah, originally derived from Sarai. The name translates to 'the princess', 'the lady', or 'the mistress'. Its roots can be found in the ancient Hebrew words sara (שָׂרָה) or saráy (שָׂרָי), which stand for 'the princess', 'the ruler', 'the mistress', and 'the lady'. Additionally, Salla is the name of a mountain in Lapland. Saarah was the wife of Abraham, who was formerly known as Sarai. Her name was changed by God to Sara or Sarah. Other variants include Saray, Saara, Saarah, Saartje, Saar, Sari, Saija, Salli, Sallie, Sally, Sallya, and Sarra.

Where does the name Salla come from?

The origin of the name Salla is ancient Hebrew and means 'the princess'. The ancient Hebrew root consists of sara (שָׂרָה) or saráy (שָׂרָי), which means 'the princess', 'the ruler', 'the mistress', or 'the lady'. The language of the name is Finnish.

How do you pronounce Salla?

The pronunciation of the name Salla is two syllables, simple and soft. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Sal-la' [ˈzala]. The name begins with an open vowel and ends with a soft, rounded sound. The repeated 'l' syllable adds rhythm and lightness. Overall, Salla conveys a harmonious, friendly, and uncomplicated impression.

When is the name day of Salla?

Salla celebrates her name day on March 5, July 13, and October 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Salla is a rare first name. In 2009, the name ranked 2,111th among the most common female baby names. The highest ranking Salla achieved was 1,636th in 2008. Between 1930 and 2024, the name Salla was used as a first name in Germany and averaged 3rd place. However, in the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Famous people

• Salla Simukka (Finnish author)
• Salla Tykka (Finnish artist)