Healthy, sane, or sensible
Sanela is a South Slavic name derived from the Latin word 'sanus', which translates to healthy or sane. It is primarily used in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia, often as a feminine form of Sanel. The name conveys a sense of well-being and mental clarity.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Sanela in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Bosnian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist
Bosnian folk singer
