Sanaz ( sânâz) is a Persian female given name. In Persian it is composed of sa meaning "likeness" and naz meaning "delicate". Sanaz then means "unique and delicate". The name is associated with beauty, elegance, often interpreted as "a delicate and beautiful flower". In Turkey, Sanaz is composed of San and az, meaning "likeness" and "few" respectively, thus 'unique'.
The usage of this name as a first name is more common than as a middle name, especially among Americans and Persians.
Notable people with this name Sanaz Marand (born 1988), American tennis player Sanaz Mazinani (born 1978), Iranian-Canadian photographer and curator Sanaz Minaie, Iranian chef Sanaz Toossi, American playwright and screenwriter Sanaz Zaresani (born 1980), German-Iranian singer and poetess
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