Sanya

Sanya is a Slavic diminutive form of Alexandra or Aleksandra, ultimately derived from the ancient Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man, giving the overall sense of defender of men. It functions as an affectionate short form widely used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Slavic cultures, often given independently as a full given name. The name also appears in some South Asian traditions as a Sanskrit-derived name meaning eminent or distinguished. Related forms include Sasha, Shura, and the full name Alexandra.