Girl name
Kanaya name meaning
“maiden, daughter”
Kanaya is a feminine name commonly linked to Sanskrit kanyā, meaning maiden or daughter. The name form contains an added vowel compared with the Sanskrit source word. This vowel addition explains the difference between Kanaya and kanyā while preserving the proposed connection to its meaning.
What does Kanaya mean?
Maiden, daughter
In Indonesian: gadis, anak perempuan
The ending -ya has no single shared meaning in Maya, Widya, and Soraya. These letters belong to different words or names, so their meanings need to be explained through the complete forms. More girl names ending in -ya →
Origin and cultural usage of Kanaya
Kanaya is commonly linked to Sanskrit kanyā, 'maiden, daughter', with an added vowel in the name form.
How to pronounce Kanaya
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kanaja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦤꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮔᮚ |
Is Kanaya a girl’s name?
Yes, Kanaya is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kanaya ranks #2,683 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kanaya
Famous people named Kanaya
- Kanaya Gleadys
- Kanaya Tabitha · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Kanaya
What is the meaning of Kanaya?
Kanaya means maiden, daughter. Kanaya is commonly linked to Sanskrit kanyā, 'maiden, daughter', with an added vowel in the name form.
Is Kanaya a girl’s name?
Yes, Kanaya is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Kanaya?
Kanaya is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Kanaya have?
Kanaya has 3 syllables (Ka-na-ya) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kanaya?
Kanaya ranks #2,683 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Kanaya?
Notable people named Kanaya include Kanaya Gleadys, Kanaya Tabitha.
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