Thana
Thana is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Praise, commendation”.
| Meaning | Praise, commendation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ثناء |
| Pronunciation | tha-NAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Thana
Thana, from the Arabic Thanāʾ, means praise and commendation, and its root, th-n-y, links praising with folding. Muslims meet the word every day in prayer, where the opening supplication, beginning Subḥānaka Allāhumma, is widely known as the 'thana'. South Asians normally write the name Sana, following Urdu pronunciation, and in that form it is one of the region's best-loved names for girls.
Is Thana a Muslim name?
Thana means praise, and Sana is simply the same name written the Urdu way.
How popular is Thana?
Thana is used in Arab countries, while Sana is very common in Pakistan and India.
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Spellings and variants of Thana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thana mean?
Thana means 'Praise, commendation'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Thana a Muslim name?
Thana means praise, and Sana is simply the same name written the Urdu way.
How do you pronounce Thana?
Thana is pronounced tha-NAA.
Is Thana a boy or girl name?
Thana is usually a girl name.