Girl name
Kenanga name meaning
“fragrant flower yielding essential oil”
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #2,771
Kenanga is a feminine name from Indonesian and Malay referring to a fragrant flower that yields essential oil. It comes from kenanga, the name for the tree Cananga odorata. The name's floral meaning reflects the fragrant flowers for which this tree is known.
What does Kenanga mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kenanga
Kenanga comes from the Indonesian and Malay name for Cananga odorata, a tree known for its fragrant flowers.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | K · Ke |
How to pronounce Kenanga
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kənaŋa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦺꦤꦔ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮨᮔᮍ |
Is Kenanga a girl’s name?
Yes, Kenanga is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kenanga ranks #2,771 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kenanga
Names with related meanings
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Kusuma♂♀A blooming flower
- Puspita♀Flowering, adorned with flowers
- Susi♀Lily flower
- Lili♂♀Lily flower
- Rosita♀Little rose
- Puspa♀A blooming flower
- Bunga♀Blossom of a plant
- Puspitasari♀Flower essence, essence of floral beauty
- Rosa♀Rose flower
- Kusumawati♀One who possesses flowers
- Lily♀Lily flower
Famous people named Kenanga
- Tengku Kenanga Fitri · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Kenanga
What is the meaning of Kenanga?
Kenanga means fragrant flower yielding essential oil. Kenanga comes from the Indonesian and Malay name for Cananga odorata, a tree known for its fragrant flowers.
Is Kenanga a girl’s name?
Yes, Kenanga is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Kenanga?
Kenanga is of Indonesian and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Kenanga have?
Kenanga has 3 syllables (Ke-na-nga) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Kenanga?
Kenanga ranks #2,771 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Kenanga?
Notable people named Kenanga include Tengku Kenanga Fitri.
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