Kanya
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kanya
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Kanya is a female first name that has its origin in Indian. Its literal translation is 'the virgin' or 'the young woman'.
What does the name Kanya mean?
The name Kanya comes from Indian and literally means 'the virgin' or 'the young woman'. It is derived from the Sanskrit word kanyā (कन्या), which means 'girl' and 'virgin'. An alternative spelling of the name is Kania.
Where does the name Kanya come from?
Kanya is a female first name that originates from Sanskrit and carries the meaning 'the virgin'.
How do you pronounce Kanya?
Kanya is pronounced like 'Kanja'.
Popularity
In Germany, Kanya is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2011, when it reached 2,438th place. In the last ten years, Kanya has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,455th.
Famous people
- Kanya Amberlee Sesser (Model)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kanya
Where does the name Kanya come from?
The name Kanya has its roots in Sanskrit and is common in both Indian and Thai cultures.
What does the name Kanya mean?
Kanya literally means 'the virgin' or 'the young woman' and is derived from the Sanskrit word kanyā, which means 'girl' or 'virgin'.
Is Kanya a popular name?
The popularity of Kanya varies by region, but it is recognized in certain cultures, particularly in India and Thailand.