Zabana

This zippy, outdoorsy name is a multicultural option, with its roots in Taino and Persian. On one hand, it is the source of the word and name Savannah, derived from Taino, the language of the Indigenous people of the Caribbean. In this case, it refers to areas of flat, grassy land in hot climates.

From its Persian roots, it means "flame", specifically referring to the flame of a candle, making this a light related name. Zabana may be used by Urdu and Arabic speakers, and appears as both a surname and a (sparingly used) given name.

Pronounced zuh-BAH-nuh.