Sanaz
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sanaz
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Sanaz is the feminine variant of the Persian name Sahnaz. It is composed of the Persian words āh (شاه), meaning 'king,' and nāz (ناز), meaning 'pride.' Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'the pride of the king' or figuratively as 'the daughter of the king.'
What does the name Sanaz mean?
Sanaz is a derived form of the Persian name Sahnaz. The meaning arises from the two Persian terms āh (شاه) for 'king' and nāz (ناز) for 'pride' and can be interpreted as 'the pride of the king' or also as 'the daughter of the king.' This first name is especially common in the Persian region and in Turkey.
Where does the name Sanaz come from?
The name Sanaz has its origin in Persian and means 'the pride of the king' or 'the daughter of the king.'
How do you pronounce Sanaz?
Sanaz is pronounced approximately as 'Sah-naz.'
Popularity
In Germany, Sanaz is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2016 when it reached 3,055th place. In the last ten years, Sanaz has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,795th in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,475th.
Nicknames & pet names
Sanella / Sani / Sano
Famous people
- Sanaz Marand (American tennis player)
- Sanaz Shirazi (Iranian designer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Sanaz
Where does the name Sanaz come from?
Sanaz has its origin in Persian and is a derived form of the name Sahnaz. It is common in Persian, Turkish, and Iranian linguistic areas.
What does the name Sanaz mean?
The meaning of Sanaz derives from the Persian words āh (شاه) for 'king' and nāz (ناز) for 'pride.' It can be interpreted as 'the pride of the king' or 'the daughter of the king.'
How popular is the name Sanaz?
Sanaz is particularly popular in the Persian region and in Turkey, where it is frequently given and holds cultural significance.