Sana
In Arabic: سَنا
A name meaning the radiance/glitter of light rising in the sky, as if brightness fills sight and spirit.
اسمٌ يدل على لمعان الضوء وارتفاعه في السماء، كأنّ البريق يملأ البصر والروح.
- Boy name
- Nature
- Heritage
- Short
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Classical Arabian
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As a child
Called at home
سَنا, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
As an adult
Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm سَنا.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Sana mean?
- A name meaning the radiance/glitter of light rising in the sky, as if brightness fills sight and spirit.
- Is Sana a boy or a girl name?
- Sana is a boy name.
- How is Sana written in English?
- Sana in Arabic: سَنا.
- Does Sana fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.