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Cana Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Cana

"The site where Jesus miraculously turned water into wine."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1999 👥 655 in US
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Meaning
The site where Jesus miraculously turned water into wine.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
655
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Cana Mean?

Cana of Galilee is the location of the Wedding at Cana, at which the miracle of turning water into wine took place in the Gospel of John.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Cana of Galilee is the location of the Wedding at Cana, at which the miracle of turning water into wine took place in the Gospel of John.…

Root Element
Cana
Core Meaning
"The site where Jesus miraculously turned water into wine."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Cana

C 3
A 1
N 5
A 1
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
2
Soul Urge
Harmony & Diplomacy
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 655 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 655
Peak year 1999 (34)
First recorded 1973
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Cana" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The site where Jesus miraculously turned water into wine.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~655 people named Cana in the US. Peaked in 1999 with 34 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Cana?

The Life Path number for Cana is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 8.

Is Cana a boy or girl name?

Cana is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Cana in the US?

Approximately 655 people in the United States are named Cana. The name peaked in 1999 with 34 recorded uses.

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