Sanya Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sanya Name at a Glance

Name	Sanya
Meaning	Defender of man.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Sanya Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sanya means “Defender of man”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sanya Name Origin

Our database records Sanya under Russian origin. Browse more Russian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sanya a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sanya is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sanya

When considering Sanya for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.