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Arabic

Sana

سناء

Radiance; splendour

Girl names

Meaning of Sana

Radiance; splendour

سناء and سنا are close-looking but distinct Arabic spellings. This entry uses سناء.

At a glance

Usage
Girl names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
س
Arabic letters
4
Pronunciation guide
sa-NAA
Other spellings
Sanaa

How to write and say Sana

In Arabic
سناء
In Latin letters
Sana

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

Why consider the name Sana?

  • The recorded meaning is “Radiance; splendour.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
  • Compare سناء in Arabic with Sana in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
  • Other recorded spellings include Sanaa. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
  • Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.

Questions about Sana

What does Sana mean?

Radiance; splendour

How do you write Sana in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are سناء in Arabic and Sana in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Sana?

Our recorded alternatives are Sanaa. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.

How is Sana pronounced?

Our approximate guide is sa-NAA. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.