Sana

Meaning

Radiance

Praise

In its source language, Sana means “Radiance; praise”. It has Arabic roots and a long history of use in Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Arabic

Language

Arabic

Religion / Tradition

Hindu / Muslim

Name Type

Cultural

Popularity

Very popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

4. Explore

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Quick Facts

Meaning Radiance

Gender Girl

Origin Arabic

Language Arabic

Religion / Tradition Hindu / Muslim

Name Type Cultural

Popularity Very popular

Questions About Sana

What does the name Sana mean?

In its source language, Sana means “Radiance; praise”. It has Arabic roots and a long history of use in Hindu families.

Is Sana a boy’s or girl’s name?

Sana is listed on TotsName as a girl’s name, most often given in Hindu / Muslim families.

What is the origin of Sana?

Sana is Arabic in origin.

How popular is Sana?

Sana carries a very popular rating on TotsName and begins with S.

Can Sana determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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