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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Radiance, brilliance
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- SAH-nuh
Sana is an Arabic name meaning radiance or brilliance, pronounced SAH-nuh. It's short, soft-sounding, and easy to say, with a bright meaning to go with it.
Meaning & Origin of Sana
Meaning: Radiance, brilliance.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sana
SAH-nuhIPA /ˈsɑːnə/
Popularity of Sana
Sana ranked #1449 in the U.S. in 2024, with 152 babies given the name. Its highest ranking came two years earlier, #1314 in 2022, when 180 babies were named Sana.
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FAQ
What does the name Sana mean?
Radiance, brilliance. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sana?
Sana is pronounced SAH-nuh (IPA: /ˈsɑːnə/).
Is Sana a popular name right now?
Sana is near its all-time peak (#1314 in 2022), ranked #1449 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1923–2024.)
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