At a Glance
- Meaning
- Associated with 'killer whale' (orca)
- Origin
- Haida / Pacific Northwest Coast
- Pronunciation
- SKAH-nah
Skana is a Haida / Pacific Northwest Coast name meaning “associated with 'killer whale' (orca)”. It appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Skana
Meaning: Associated with 'killer whale' (orca).
Origin: Haida / Pacific Northwest Coast.
How to Pronounce Skana
SKAH-nahIPA /ˈskɑːnə/
Popularity of Skana
Skana doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Skana
Similar Names
Saghani · Kiona · Yana · Kitka · Adoette · Yura
