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Sultana — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Sultana (suhl-TAN-ah), 3 syllables — Of Arabic origin, meaning 'queen' or 'princess'.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.

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What does Sultana mean?

Human: Of Arabic origin, meaning 'queen' or 'princess'.. Sultana is of Arabic origin, meaning 'queen' or 'princess'. It is often used to denote nobility and grace.

Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.

Is Sultana a good dog name?

Sultana has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 3 syllables, it has a longer, more musical sound; many owners use a shorter nickname for recall.

Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".

Sultana popularity in the Pets In The City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Sultana in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Sultana suit?

It is most often used for girl dogs in our community. Owners often pick Sultana for its classic, human name feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Sultana

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.

The other dogs at Pets in the City are wondering what Sultana will be like. Do you think she'll demand breakfast in bed or just strategize a way to steal the best kibble?

Names similar to Sultana

  • Abayomi — Yoruba name meaning 'bringer of joy'.
  • Abbiegail — Variant of Abigail, meaning 'my father's joy'.
  • Abdalla — An Arabic name meaning 'servant of God'.
  • Abdulloh — Variant of Abdullah, meaning 'servant of God'.
  • Abegail — Variant of Abigail, meaning 'my father is joy'.
  • Abhishek — Sanskrit name meaning 'anointment' or 'consecration'.
  • Abigail — Of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my father's joy'.
  • Abigayl — Variant of Abigail, meaning 'my father is joy'.

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By the numbers

  • 3 syllables — nickname-friendly
  • Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
  • Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres

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