Kanata

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KAN-ah-tah'KAN-uh-tuh'3 syllables
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
Community-oriented

MEANING

VillageSettlement

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

The name Kanata comes from the Japanese words 'ka' (加) meaning 'addition' and 'nada' (名田) meaning 'settled, rice paddy'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Kanata is a gender-neutral name often used in Japan, symbolizing a place of community.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in historical Japanese texts to describe rural communities or villages.

🌐Ojibwe
Soft

MEANING

VillageSettlement

ORIGIN

Indigenous

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the word 'kanata', which means 'village' or 'settlement' in the Ojibwe language.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is often associated with the early history of Canada, as it is said to have influenced the name of the country.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used by Indigenous peoples to describe their communities and territories.

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Kanata - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations