Sana
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Arabic / Urdu ◈ 2 syllables
"Brilliance, radiance, resplendence, brilliance, splendor."

From Arabic / Urdu

Sana means radiance or brilliance — from the Arabic, or praise in Hebrew. In the Quran, sana carries the sense of divine radiance. TWICE's Sana is one of K-pop's biggest stars. Four letters of Arabic light, Hebrew praise, and Korean pop stardom that sound like a prayer whispered at dawn.

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Sana at a glance
MeaningBrilliance, radiance, resplendence, brilliance, splendor.
OriginArabic / Urdu
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#1597
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Why parents love Sana
  • The meaning radiance/brilliance is luminous.
  • TWICE's Sana is one of K-pop's biggest stars.
  • Four letters with a gentle, radiant sound: SAH-nah.
  • The Arabic/Hebrew connection adds spiritual depth.
  • It works for any gender.
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The vibe of Sana
radiancebrillianceArabicHebrewK-popTWICEdivinedawn-prayer
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Origin & history of Sana
→ اء (sanā', radiance/brilliance) / Hebrew (praise) → Sana
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Arabic / Urdu roots
Sana comes from the Arabic meaning radiance or brilliance, or from Hebrew meaning praise. TWICE's Sana Minatozaki is one of K-pop's most popular idols. The name bridges Arabic, Hebrew, and Japanese/Korean cultures.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Arabic name; TWICE's Sana (born 1996).
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Today
Sana remains a beloved choice, ranking #1597 in the US. 4,727 babies have been named Sana since 1923.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Sana?
2022 peak year
Sana reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2022, 180 babies received the name (ranked #1314). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1597), with about 138 babies given the name annually. Sana's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 4,727 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
180 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,314)
138 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,380 Total registrations
last 10 years
4,727 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,597) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Sana
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Sana's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — radiant communication. People named Sana tend to be brilliant, gentle, and gifted at radiating warmth to everyone.

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Radiates to everyone
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Brilliant gentleness
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Dawn-prayer presence
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K-pop stardom
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Arabic-Hebrew bridge
S1
A1
N5
A1
Sum: 8 → Life path 8
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Personality of Sana
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Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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