Girl • Modern Tamil
Kanya
கன்யா
Signature Meaning
Kanya is a feminine name that commonly means “maiden” or “young woman,” conveying freshness and innocence. It is also used in Indian contexts as the Sanskrit name for the zodiac sign Virgo. The name has a simple, classical feel and is often chosen for its graceful, pure connotations. Pronunciation and local usage can vary across regions.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/KaɲAː/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 10 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + Y(1) + A(1) = 10
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 16 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-NYAA
Tamil syllablesக-ன்-யா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./kaɲaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Kaanyaa