Sanela

Meaning of Sanela

Sanela is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Bosnia and is pronounced as sah-NEH-lah (/saˈnɛ.la/) in Bosnian. This name has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the United States. In fact, according to data from the Social Security Administration, Sanela made appearances on the list of baby names starting in 1980. It reached its peak in 2002 when it ranked as the 12,186th most popular name for baby girls born that year. Although its popularity may have fluctuated over time, Sanela remains a charming choice with a rich cultural heritage.

Pronunciation

Bosnian

  • Pronunced as sah-NEH-lah (/saˈnɛ.la/)

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Notable People Named Sanela

Sanela Diana Jenkins is a Bosnian-born entrepreneur and philanthropist now living in California, who fled her home country during the siege of Sarajevo and later studied at City University, London.
Sanela Redžić is a Bosnian disabled athlete who has won bronze medals at the IPC Athletics European and World Championships, and placed fourth in her event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
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