Etymology: Derived from the Japanese word 'sana' (さな) which can be a diminutive or affectionate form, but more commonly written with kanji such as 紗奈 or 沙奈, combining elements meaning '纱' (gauze, delicate fabric) or '沙' (sand) with '奈' (a phonetic character). Alternatively, when written as 早菜, it means 'early greens', but as a girl's name, it is most often associated with elegant sound combinations rather than literal vegetable meaning.