Name meaning
Sanam
Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəli
Idol, statue; figuratively, a beautiful, beloved sweetheart.
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Name meaning and origin
Sanam is a name of Arabic origin; in Arabic "sənəm" originally means "idol, statue," but in Persian and Turkic poetry it was beloved in the figurative sense of "beautiful, enchanting, beloved." The name is associated with an admiring image of female beauty.
In Azerbaijan Sanam is a traditional women's name widely used in folklore, bayati verses, and songs as the image of a beloved. Its original meaning of 'idol' is understood not in a religious context but in a figurative sense of beauty. It does not appear as a personal name in the Quran and carries no prohibition from an Islamic standpoint.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Senem
- Pronunciation
- sə.ˈnəm
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Sanam?
Sanam originally means 'idol, statue,' and figuratively a beautiful, enchanting beloved. It is of Arabic origin.Is the name Sanam mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Sanam does not appear in the Quran as a personal name, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on it at all.Is Sanam a boy or a girl name?
Sanam is a girl name.