سنية

Saniyah

girlArabic

Saniyah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiant, brilliant, sublime”.

MeaningRadiant, brilliant, sublime
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingسنية
PronunciationSAH-nee-yah
Arabic rootس ن و (s-n-w) — to shine, to be lofty
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Saniyah

Saniyah is a spelling of Saniya with a final h that represents the Arabic tā' marbūṭa. It means radiant or exalted and belongs to the same family as Sana. The -iyah spelling is popular with English-speaking Muslim families in the United States and Britain.

Is Saniyah a Muslim name?

Yes. Saniyah is a spelling of the Muslim name Saniya, meaning radiant.

Where is the name Saniyah used?

Used mostly by South Asian and African American Muslim families in English-speaking countries.

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Spellings and variants of Saniyah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Saniyah mean?

Saniyah means 'Radiant, brilliant, sublime'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Saniyah a Muslim name?

Yes. Saniyah is a spelling of the Muslim name Saniya, meaning radiant.

How do you write Saniyah in Arabic?

Saniyah is written سنية in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Saniyah?

Saniyah is pronounced SAH-nee-yah.

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