Girl name
Kana name meaning
“girl; bracelet”
Kana is a feminine name commonly linked to two possible meanings, “girl” and “bracelet”. Balinese kana means “girl” and is linked to Sanskrit kanā. Another word with the same form means “bracelet” through Old Javanese, so the two interpretations represent distinct possible sources for the name.
What does Kana mean?
Girl; bracelet
In Indonesian: gadis; gelang
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Kana
Balinese kana can mean ‘girl’, linked to Sanskrit kanā, while another word of the same form means ‘bracelet’ through Old Javanese. These provide distinct possible meanings for the name.
| Linguistic origin | Balinese, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Starts with | K · Ka |
Name combinations with Kana
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kana, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kana: girl; bracelet
- Derita: hardship or distress
- Sintawati: Sinta; a ploughed furrow
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Meaning of each word
- Kana: girl; bracelet
- Sendi: a connection or supporting foundation
- Ayunda: a beloved elder sister
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Kana Cahyani
Meaning of each word
- Kana: girl; bracelet
- Cahyani: radiant, full of light
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Meaning of each word
- Mintarsih: asking for love
- Kana: girl; bracelet
- Tiyas: heart, inner self
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Kana Maharani
Meaning of each word
- Kana: girl; bracelet
- Maharani: great queen, queen consort
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Meaning of each word
- Kana: girl; bracelet
- Anggraeni: foremost, leading
- Oktaria: associated with October
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How to pronounce Kana
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kana/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮔ |
Is Kana a girl’s name?
Yes, Kana is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Kana ranks #2,174 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kana
Famous people named Kana
- Kana Hidayati · b. 1977
- Kana Puspita
- Kana Sybilla Bramantyo
FAQ about the name Kana
What is the meaning of Kana?
Kana means girl; bracelet. Balinese kana can mean ‘girl’, linked to Sanskrit kanā, while another word of the same form means ‘bracelet’ through Old Javanese. These provide distinct possible meanings for the name.
Is Kana a girl’s name?
Yes, Kana is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kana?
Kana is of Balinese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Kana have?
Kana has 2 syllables (Ka-na) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Kana?
Kana ranks #2,174 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kana?
Some ideas: Kana Derita Sintawati; Kana Sendi Ayunda; Kana Cahyani.
Famous people named Kana?
Notable people named Kana include Kana Hidayati, Kana Puspita, Kana Sybilla Bramantyo.
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