Sanav
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sanav: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2016.
Sanav is a name of Kurdish origin, where it is said to mean 'happiness' or 'joy', though its exact etymological roots remain less documented in Western sources. In Scotland, the name has appeared only very rarely on birth records since the 1970s, likely reflecting Kurdish or broader Middle Eastern heritage. No widely known historical or contemporary figures bear the name, and there are no place connections directly linked to Sanav. Its similarity to the Persian name Sanav and the Kurdish variant Sanab gives it a cross-cultural resonance, while the soft, two-syllable sound makes it an accessible yet distinctive choice for families seeking a name that feels both uncommon and uplifting.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20163 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7073 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2016
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y