Meaning: Art; work of art in Swahili
The story
Sanaa is associated with art in Swahili and has an established African American naming history. Actor Sanaa Lathan has described inheriting the name her mother chose to connect with African heritage.
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
- Modern
- Short
- Works everywhere
Origins
Sanaa comes from Swahili.
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