Sanya

Sanya Meaning & Origin

About Sanya
The name "Sanya" is of Russian origin and is derived from the Greek name "Alexandra," meaning "defender of mankind." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of strength, protection, and compassion. Sanya is often associated with individuals who are caring, nurturing, and have a natural inclination to support and defend others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sanya are female.

Sanya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 N Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/sanya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sanya in Braille

Here's how to represent Sanya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sanya in braille

How to Spell the Name Sanya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sanya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sanya in sign language

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