سناء

Sanaa

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Sanaa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Brilliance, radiance, splendour”.

MeaningBrilliance, radiance, splendour
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingسناء
Pronunciationsah-NAH
Arabic rootس ن و (s-n-w) — to shine, to be lofty
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sanaa

Sanaa is the usual Arab-world spelling of Sanā', meaning radiance and splendour. The double a marks the long final vowel. It is the same name as Sana and is especially popular in Egypt, Morocco and the Levant. It is not related to the Yemeni capital Sanaa, which is spelled differently in Arabic.

Is Sanaa a Muslim name?

Yes. Sanaa is an Arabic Muslim girl's name meaning brilliance.

Where is the name Sanaa used?

Common in Egypt, North Africa and the Levant.

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Spellings and variants of Sanaa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sanaa mean?

Sanaa means 'Brilliance, radiance, splendour'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Sanaa a Muslim name?

Yes. Sanaa is an Arabic Muslim girl's name meaning brilliance.

How do you write Sanaa in Arabic?

Sanaa is written سناء in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sanaa?

Sanaa is pronounced sah-NAH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.