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Sania: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

Meaning disputedAwaiting scholar review

ثانیہ

ثَانِيَة

The meaning of Sania (ثانیہ) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Muslim girl’s name. The details are below.

Sania at a glance

Meaning: Meaning disputed
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: saa-ni-ya
Syllables: 3
Letters: 5
First letter: S · ث

Origin and history of Sania

Meaning disputed

Commonly written ثانیہ, which in Arabic is thāniyah, 'second' (and in Urdu a second of time). Popular glosses such as 'brilliant' or 'exalted' are not supported by Lane or Platts.

Rootث ن ي

The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.

How to say and write Sania

Say it: saa-ni-ya3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Sania
Urdu: ثانیہ
Original script: ثَانِيَة
Other spellings: Saniya · Saaniya
Known bearer: Sania Mirza, Indian tennis player

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Muslim boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Sania.

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Questions about the name Sania

What does the name Sania mean?

We found no entry for Sania in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.

Is Sania a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Sania is a girl’s name.

Is Sania a Muslim name?

Yes. Sania is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Commonly written ثانیہ, which in Arabic is thāniyah, 'second' (and in Urdu a second of time). Popular glosses such as 'brilliant' or 'exalted' are not supported by Lane or Platts.

How do you pronounce Sania?

Say it “saa-ni-ya”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Sania in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Sania is written ثانیہ. In its original script: ثَانِيَة.

What are other spellings of Sania?

Sania is also spelled Saniya, Saaniya.

Who is a famous person named Sania?

Sania Mirza, Indian tennis player

Is the meaning of Sania verified?

Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.