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Sanya

SAH-nyah

Popularity

#5744

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

1,923

Peak Year

#108 in 2007

First Recorded

1957

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Sanya has multiple origins. In Russian, it's a diminutive of Alexandra, meaning 'defending warrior'. In Hindi, it means 'born on Saturday'.

Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Sanya Richards-Ross

    Jamaican-American track and field athlete

  • Sania Mirza

    Indian professional tennis player

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Personality Traits

StrongIndependentProtectiveEnthusiastic

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