Girls’ Name Sana

[Emmmie]

What do you think about the name Sana?

I would pronounce it Sah-na or Saana (long “a” sound) .

In Arabic “Sana” means brilliance ( I am not Arabic but DH is) but Sana is also a name of a river back where I was born, so it pretty much covers both basis.

What do you think?
Thanks!

Never heard it before but it's lovely.

I have a friend called Sana. She is Iranian and lives in London. I think it's a really pretty name.

Thank you both! 🌷🌷

It's a nice name plus it has significance for both of you. Go for it.

I used to know a Sanna (extra N to your version - she was Finnish). Always thought it was a nice name.

A truly beautiful name x

I oo have a friend called Sana, her name is shortened from Alessandra. I like that name, it's pretty & uncommon (but not too "out there")

Wasn't there a character in GOT called Sana? It's pretty

Wow, I am so glad to be getting such positive feedback. Thank you all! “Chubbyhotchoc” the GOT character was called Sansa I believe.

I know a toddler Sanna (different spelling). It is a beautiful name!

It also means healthy in Spanish

Nice meanings in both Finnish and Spanish. In Finnish it is sort of a shortened Susanna version and it means “Lily”. And as Newlittle kindly advised it means “healthy” in Spanish.

Very happy with this😊

There's also a same sounding name in Dutch - spelled differently (Sanne).

I think it's a great name!

Howlat How would you pronounce “Sanne”?

Sana is really pretty and it's lovely that it has significance for both of you.

Hi

If you’re looking for an Arabic name that works in English try:

www.arabicenglishbabynames.com

It lists all Arabic names that work in English.

Sana is nice, I know a few.

I know a Sana, pronounced 'Sanna'. Lovely name.

pinkpinecone and keepingbees I am really pleased you like the name.

doubtingmustafa , thank you for the link. I had a look and was actually pleasantly surprised how many names work in both Arabic and English. There are a lot of pretty names to chose from.

Interestingly enough, the word “Dunya” which means “Earth” or “this world” in Arabic also means a “quince” in Bosnian and is a very popular girls’ name over there. Go figure. 😆

Reminds me of two lovely Sudanese friends I had at school when I was very little. Lovely name. I'd pronounce it with equal emphasis on both 'a's Similar to Anna.

My first thought was sanitary towel.

It also means ' very much', in kiswahili as in Asantesana - 'thank you very much'!

user1493494961 Thank you for the feedback. It has been taken into account 🙂

AsanteSana , thank you, I like that 😊

I live any names ending in arna

Sorry but my first thought was it sounds like a laxative (Senna). Also backwards it’s Anas so it sounds like a bottom problem all around!
Seren is much prettier.

I thought of a sanitary towel too. It's ok though.