Girl • Modern Tamil
Kankana
கன்கனா
Signature Meaning
Kankana is a feminine name that evokes the image of a bracelet or bangle, suggesting beauty and adornment. It conveys a sense of grace, ornament, and delicate charm. The name appears across parts of India and may reflect older Indic words related to jewelry, though its exact Tamil origin is not confirmed.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/Kaŋ.Ka.Na/
Starts with2 / க
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + A(1) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 17 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likekan-kah-nah
Tamil syllablesக-ன்-க-னா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaŋ.ka.na/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Kaankaanaa