At a Glance
- Meaning
- Maiden
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAHN-yah
Kanya is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning “maiden”. It appears in our list of 225+ Hindu Baby Girl Names — Melodious, Sacred, and Full of Meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Kanya
Meaning: Maiden.
Origin: Sanskrit.
How to Pronounce Kanya
KAHN-yahIPA /ˈkɑːnjə/
Popularity of Kanya
● Peak: #3565 in 2007 · ● Latest: #12770 in 2023. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–2023.
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