Cana means “my dear, beloved one”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Cana is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Cana mean?
Literal meaning
Cana is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “my dear, beloved one”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Cana in Turkish
What does Cana mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Cana. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “my dear, beloved one” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Cana come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Cana a Turkish name?
Yes. Cana is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Cana across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | CanaLatin | Girl | same as above: “my dear, beloved one” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Cana
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cana | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Cana
Sibling names for Cana
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Cana rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BiricikGirl“the only one, darling”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- ErsevBoy“loving man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- HubanGirl“beauties, beloved ones”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- İsmicanGirl“dear name”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- GöksevUnisex“love of the sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- MihraGirl“affection, kindness; sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- OnukerBoy“beloved, respected person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- VelicanBoy“dear guardian”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Cana
What does the name Cana mean?
Cana means “my dear, beloved one”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Cana a girl's or a boy's name?
Cana is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Cana come from?
Cana is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Cana?
Cana is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Cana have?
Cana has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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