Sanaa
Sanaa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Radiance, brilliance”.
| Meaning | Radiance, brilliance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سناء |
| Pronunciation | sah-NAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, North Africa, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Sanaa
Sanaa is the spelling of Sanā' most often used in the Arab world, meaning radiance and splendour. The doubled a shows the long vowel at the end. Its root means to shine and to be lofty. It is the same name as Sana and has a strong following in Egypt, Morocco and the Levant. It has no connection with the Yemeni capital Sanaa, which is written differently in Arabic.
Is Sanaa a Muslim name?
Sanaa is an Arabic girl's name chosen by Muslim families for its meaning of shining brilliance.
How popular is Sanaa?
It is common in Egypt, North Africa and the Levant.
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Spellings and variants of Sanaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sanaa mean?
Sanaa means 'Radiance, brilliance'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sanaa a Muslim name?
Sanaa is an Arabic girl's name chosen by Muslim families for its meaning of shining brilliance.
How do you pronounce Sanaa?
Sanaa is pronounced sah-NAH.
Is Sanaa a boy or girl name?
Sanaa is usually a girl name.