Indian name meaning
Sana
♀ GirlSa·na · 2 syllables
Radiance; praise
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
The letters of Sana add up to 10, which reduces to 1.
About the name Sana
Sana is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Radiance; praise.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Sana has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sana mean?
Sana means “Radiance; praise.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Sana a boy or a girl name?
Sana is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sana?
Sana is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Sana?
In the Chaldean system, Sana has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
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