Which (unique) name do you prefer? Winter or Sana?

Girl Names
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Hello!

I thought I was 100% sold on the name [name_u]Winter[/name_u], but now I have just come across [name_f]Sana[/name_f] (Suh-nah). The problem is that they are both beautiful, in my opinion. [name_f]Sana[/name_f] seems to have a better meaning as well.

Now I can’t decide which one to use as a first name!

Which one is better?

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I know people named both. Sana is more sophisticated and elegant (to me) but it’s also often mispronounced (as Sanna, Saaa-naaa, or Sayna etc, or just the pace is off - it’s meant to be faster than people often say it). Winter is more arty and young, if a little dark (but dark in a playful way). It’s very accessible.

A middle ground both in terms of theme and sound might be Solana - but I think I prefer Sana of the three.

Edit: I would have chosen Winter hands down before meeting a Sana - and maybe when pushed with a choice I’d still pick Winter, as Sana more distinctly Arabic (not as culturally meaningful).

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Definitely [name_f]Sana[/name_f]. [name_f]Sana[/name_f] feels more unique than [name_u]Winter[/name_u] too, and is beautiful.

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I prefer [name_u]Winter[/name_u] but [name_f]Sana[/name_f] is very cute and a bit more unique I think compared to [name_u]Winter[/name_u].

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Both are so pretty, but in different ways! I think [name_f]Sana[/name_f] is a stronger name and would have better middle name combinations too (because it’s not an actual word).

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I love both!

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definitely winter for me!! sana just makes me think of a sauna

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I like [name_f]Sana[/name_f], but [name_u]Winter[/name_u] feels a bit more sparky and magical

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I prefer [name_f]Sana[/name_f] because of its uniqueness. I think [name_u]Winter[/name_u] has become a trendy name and is more common. I also like that [name_f]Sana[/name_f] is softer, more elegant, and feminine.

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I prefer [name_u]Winter[/name_u], myself. That’s got instant imagery, sharpness, and charm. It also happens to be my favorite season! I love the coziness and Christmas-warmth of the season and the word. Plus, it’s got [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] as a nickname!!

I wouldn’t know how to pronounce [name_f]Sana[/name_f] at first glance—though I know I’d get there just fine if I met someone with this name