سنية

Saniyya

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Saniyya 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 Saniyya

Saniyya is the closest transliteration of the Arabic saniyya, the feminine of saniyy, meaning radiant, splendid or of high standing. It was a fashionable name in Egypt in the early twentieth century, often spelled Saneya. South Asian forms include Sania and Saniya.

Is Saniyya a Muslim name?

Yes. Saniyya is an Arabic Muslim girl's name meaning radiant and lofty.

Where is the name Saniyya used?

Known in Egypt as Saneya and in South Asia as Sania or Saniya.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Saniyya mean?

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

Is Saniyya a Muslim name?

Yes. Saniyya is an Arabic Muslim girl's name meaning radiant and lofty.

How do you write Saniyya in Arabic?

Saniyya is written سنية in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Saniyya?

Saniyya is pronounced sah-NEE-yah.

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