Sanya
SAH-nyah
Popularity
#5744
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
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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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