Kanya
Kanya is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Girl, maiden”.
| Meaning | Girl, maiden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | कन्या |
| Pronunciation | KUN-yah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Thailand, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Kanya
Kanya is the Sanskrit word for a girl or unmarried young woman. It is also the Indian name of the zodiac sign Virgo, and it appears in place names such as Kanyakumari, 'the virgin princess', at the southern tip of India. In Thailand Kanya, from the same root, is a fairly common girls' name. In India it is used occasionally as a name and more often in compounds.
Is Kanya a Hindu name?
In Hindu practice young girls are honoured as the goddess in Kanya Puja during Navaratri, and Kanyakumari's temple honours the goddess as a maiden.
How popular is Kanya?
Uncommon as a stand-alone name in India; more common in Thailand.
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Spellings and variants of Kanya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kanya mean?
Kanya means 'Girl, maiden'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kanya a Hindu name?
In Hindu practice young girls are honoured as the goddess in Kanya Puja during Navaratri, and Kanyakumari's temple honours the goddess as a maiden.
How do you pronounce Kanya?
Kanya is pronounced KUN-yah.
Is Kanya a boy or girl name?
Kanya is usually a girl name.