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Name Origin

Sanaa is an Arabic feminine given name meaning 'art' or 'craftsmanship'. It reflects beauty, creativity, and skill.

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Famous People

Sanaa Lathan (1971-)

Actress

  • Nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in 'A Raisin in the Sun'
  • Starred in films such as 'Love & Basketball', 'Blade', and 'The Best Man'

Sanaa Hamri (1971-)

Film and television director

  • Directed music videos for artists such as Prince, Kanye West, and Mariah Carey
  • Directed episodes of television shows like 'Desperate Housewives', 'Grey's Anatomy', and 'Nashville'