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Sanya
sänʹyäʹ
Sanya (name) means a female given name used in Russian- and Arabic-speaking cultures. Example: “Sanya waved from across the platform.”
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A female given name used in Russian- and Arabic-speaking cultures.
"Sanya waved from across the platform."
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A resort city on the southern coast of Hainan Island, China, known for its beaches.
"In mid-November, the commander of the Hainan Military Sub-district ordered troops stationed at Sanya Bay to join the demonstration."
— , Hainan protest over Teng's economic plans (1983)
"They flew to Sanya for a week of diving and sunbathing."
How to use Sanya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a given name or a well-known Chinese beach resort city.
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Etymology
As a Russian name, a diminutive of Aleksandra/Aleksandr; as a place name, from local Chinese.
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What does “Sanya” mean?
The word “Sanya” means a female given name used in Russian- and Arabic-speaking cultures. In plain terms, either a given name or a well-known Chinese beach resort city.
How do you pronounce “Sanya”?
“Sanya” is pronounced sänʹyäʹ.
How do you use “Sanya” in a sentence?
Here is “Sanya” used in a sentence: “Sanya waved from across the platform.”
What part of speech is “Sanya”?
“Sanya” is a name.
Where does the word “Sanya” come from?
The word “Sanya” comes from Russian. As a Russian name, a diminutive of Aleksandra/Aleksandr; as a place name, from local Chinese.
How many meanings does “Sanya” have?
“Sanya” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name used in Russian- and Arabic-speaking cultures.
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