Shanai

shuh-NAY'shuh-NAY'2 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Kind

MEANING

Gift from God

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'shaina,' meaning 'beautiful' or 'gift.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Jewish communities as a name that signifies blessing and beauty.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used historically in Hebrew-speaking cultures and carries religious significance.

🇸🇦Arabic
Soft

MEANING

Bright or Radiant

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly linked to the Arabic 'shana,' which conveys brightness or radiance.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Arabic cultures, names with meanings related to beauty or radiance are highly valued.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in various forms across Arab-speaking regions, often associated with positive qualities.

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