Etymology: Derived from the Arabic root 'ṣ-n-ʿ' (ص ن ع), meaning 'to make' or 'to create', Sanaa is linked to the word 'ṣanāʿa' (صناعة), meaning 'artisanship' or 'beauty', and is also associated with the city of Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, known for its historic architecture and cultural richness.