Sanah
Sanah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiance, brilliance; eminence”.
| Meaning | Radiance, brilliance; eminence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سناء |
| Pronunciation | sah-NAH |
| Arabic root | س ن و (s-n-w) — to shine |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sanah
Sanah is a spelling of Sanāʾ, 'brilliance' or 'radiance', and by extension high rank. It is easily confused with Thanāʾ ('praise'), which South Asians also write Sana. The final -h is added in English spellings to show the stressed long vowel at the end. Sana in all its spellings is one of the most popular girls' names in Pakistan.
Is Sanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Sanah (Sana) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'radiance' or 'brilliance'.
Is Sanah in the Quran?
The word appears in 'the brilliance (sanā) of its lightning almost takes away sight' (Quran 24:43).
Where is the name Sanah used?
Very common in Pakistan and India; Sanaa is the Egyptian and Moroccan spelling.
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Spellings and variants of Sanah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sanah mean?
Sanah means 'Radiance, brilliance; eminence'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Sanah (Sana) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'radiance' or 'brilliance'.
How do you write Sanah in Arabic?
Sanah is written سناء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sanah?
Sanah is pronounced sah-NAH.
Is Sanah mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'the brilliance (sanā) of its lightning almost takes away sight' (Quran 24:43).