Caniah

Caniah Meaning & Origin

About Caniah
The name Caniah is of Hebrew origin and has a biblical significance. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Kena'an" which means "possession" or "acquisition." In the Bible, Caniah is mentioned as the name of several individuals, including a Levite who helped in the restoration of Jerusalem's walls. The name Caniah is often associated with strength, determination, and a sense of ownership or responsibility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Caniah are female.

Caniah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/caniah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caniah in Braille

Here's how to represent Caniah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Caniah in braille

How to Spell the Name Caniah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Caniah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Caniah in sign language

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