Shanaya: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Modern Indian coinage
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
shuh-NY-uh

Shanaya is a modern Indian coinage girl's name. It appears in our list of Sikh Baby Names Rooted in Punjabi Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Shanaya

Origin: modern Indian coinage.

A common claim: First ray of sun / distinguished, special Actually: These glosses circulate widely but aren't backed by a documented Sanskrit root; Shanaya looks like a modern invented name rather than a direct classical derivation.

How to Pronounce Shanaya

shuh-NY-uhIPA /ʃəˈnaɪ.ə/

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