Queen, ruler, or wife of a Sultan
Derived from the Arabic word for power or authority, it is the feminine equivalent of Sultan. Historically, it was used as a title for female monarchs or the consorts of monarchs in Islamic empires.
Less common today
Sultana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,666 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The first female Sultan of Delhi
Bangladeshi lawyer and human rights activist
Early Indian silent film actress
