Zhansaya

Zhansaya is a beautiful and comforting name, popular in its native Kazakhstan. A Top 20 choice back in the 2000s, it has since declined slightly in use, but remains familiar and appealing.

The name is a combination of two Persian elements: jān meaning "soul, life" and sāyeh meaning "shadow, shade, comfort, protection". Putting them together results in a name with several possible interpretations, with appealing options being "comfort of the soul" or "protector of life".

A notable bearer is chess player and social media personality Zhansaya Abdumalik.

Pronounced zhahn-sah-YAH.