Seneca

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The meaning of Seneca is "place of stones" or "place of laughter".
Pronunciation
SEH-neh-ka(Latin)
SEHN-ə-kə(English)
Seh-ne-ka
Popularity
Seneca is not a very common name, but it is used in various countries and cultures around the world.

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Seneca Name meanings & History

The meaning of Seneca is "place of stones" or "place of laughter". From a Roman cognomen derived from Latin senectus meaning "old". This was the name of both a Roman orator (born in Spain) and also of his son, a philosopher and statesman. This name also coincides with that of the Seneca, a Native American tribe that lived near the Great Lakes, whose name meant "place of stones". Seneca is a unique and meaningful name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is often chosen by parents who want to honor their Native American heritage, or who are drawn to the name's natural and earthy sound.

Zodiac Sign of Seneca: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Seneca:

S: Sensuality,Success,Solidity,Sex,Social Standing,Status,Security

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive

N: Neurosis,Nice,Nagging,Nervous,Neat,Nutrition,Nitpicking

C: Curious,Clever,Copycat,Cute,Chatty,Choice,Candid

A: Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action

Seneca is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Seneca the Younger was a Roman philosopher and advisor to Emperor Nero. There are also several prominent Americans with the name Seneca, including poet Seneca Ray Stoddard and politician Seneca Crane.

2.) Seneca (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Italian, Native American) leader

Other Forms: Seneka


3.) Seneca (Female)

Usage: Iroquoian

Meanings: (Iroquoian) a tribal name.

Other Forms: Senaka, Seneka, Senequa, Senequae, Senequai, Seneque


4.) Seneca (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) an honorable elder.


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