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Sanah

Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sanah: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1991.

A name of Arabic origin, Sanah means "radiance" or "brilliance," sharing roots with the more common Sana and often given for its luminous, uplifting quality. In South Asia, it is a familiar feminine name, notably borne by Indian playback singer Sanah Moidutty, known for her soulful film songs, while in Poland, the pop star Sanah (born Zuzanna Grabarczyk) has brought the name international visibility. No major place names connect directly, though the root appears in several Arabic geographical terms. As a further note, Sanah also appears in Sanskrit with the meaning "old" or "ancient," giving the name a second, more timeless layer of significance that appeals to parents seeking a cross-cultural choice with both modern and classical resonance.

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
19913 babies
Latest (1995)
#6393 babies
Total births
9since 1991
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1991 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).