Sana
Meaning of Sana
The name Sana is a beautiful and multicultural choice for a baby girl, with origins in both Japanese and Arabic cultures. In Japanese, Sana is pronounced as SAH-nah (/ˈsɑːnə/) and often signifies calmness or serenity. In Arabic, the pronunciation remains similar, SAH-nuh (/ˈsɑːnə/), where it conveys meanings of brilliance or radiance. This name has several variations including Sanna and Sanah, offering slight twists while retaining its core essence. Over the years, Sana has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States. It ranked 1321st in 2023 with 170 occurrences, showing a steady presence over recent decades. The name's cross-cultural appeal makes it an excellent choice for parents looking for something unique yet meaningful for their daughters.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as SAH-nah (/ˈsɑːnə/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as SAH-nuh (/ˈsɑːnə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Sana
| Sana Amanat is an American comic book editor and executive known for co-creating the first Muslim-American superhero, Ms. Marvel. |
| Sana Mahmud, a former footballer and basketball player from Pakistan, served as the captain of the women's national teams for both sports. |
| Sana Dua is an Indian lawyer, motivational speaker, model, and beauty pageant titleholder, who was declared as the Brand Ambassador of Election Commission Jammu & Kashmir for Lok Sabha Election 2019 by ECI and won the title of Femina Miss India United Continents at Femina Miss India 2017. |
| Muhammad Sana Ullah Khan Masti Khel is a Pakistani politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab. |
| Sana Bucha is a prominent Pakistani news anchor and host of the popular show Lekin. |
| Sana Askari is a Pakistani model and actress, recognized for her role as Laila in the Baraat Series. |
| Sana Sarfaraz is a Pakistani actress and model, recognized for her roles in popular drama serials and her successful career in modeling, earning nominations for prestigious awards such as the Lux Style Award. |
| Sana Fakhar - Sana Nawaz is a well-known Pakistani film actress and model. |
| Sana Saleem is a Pakistani journalist and human rights activist, known for co-founding the free-speech group Bolo Bhi and being selected as one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2014. |
| Sana Javed is a former Pakistani cricketer known for her role as a wicket-keeper and right-handed batter, who represented Pakistan in 20 One Day Internationals and captained the team at the 2005–06 Women's Asia Cup. |
| Sana Ibrahim is an Egyptian professional squash player ranked number 84 in the world as of February 2020, and she won her first professional title in the 2020 Egyptian Squash Tour. |
