Wana - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Wana

WAH-nah'WAH-nuh'2 syllables
🇰🇪Swahili
Adventurous

MEANING

Jungle

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili word 'wana' meaning 'jungle' or 'forest'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with nature and wilderness in Swahili-speaking regions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in various African cultures to denote areas of wild, untamed nature.

🇮🇩Indonesian
Soft

MEANING

Child

ORIGIN

Indonesian

ETYMOLOGY

From the Indonesian term 'wana' which can mean 'child' or 'offspring'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Indonesia, this term is sometimes used affectionately.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in familial contexts in Indonesian culture.

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