Sanyia: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-ahny-ee-ah
Origin: India
gender-female

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Region Origin: South Asia
Meaning: Sanyia means 'calm'.

Sania' is a feminine name with multiple origins, including Arabic, Persian, and Urdu, meaning 'brilliant' or 'splendid'. The name 'Sanyiah' is not explicitly defined in the provided sources. Sanyiah is believed to bring calmness and serenity. The name's meaning can vary, with 'Sanyiah' primarily means 'brilliant' or 'splendid' in Arabic and is associated with the cardinal number for 'second' in Urdu, without significant variation in meaning in Islamic contexts. Sanyiah is often associated with Indian, Arabic, Greek, and Urdu roots, but not African roots, potentially derived from Arabic or other African languages. The use of the name has remained relatively consistent in its cultural significance, symbolizing spiritual intensity and charm.

Sanyia Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Sanyia is currently #20707 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Sanyia is currently #11795 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Sanyia is currently #10614 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Sanyia is currently #6043 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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