Havana

Havana Meaning & Origin

About Havana
The name "Havana" is of uncertain origin, but it is commonly believed to have derived from the Taíno language, spoken by the indigenous people of the Caribbean. The exact meaning is unclear, but it is thought to refer to a place or land that is either abundant in water or has a large number of rivers. Havana is the capital city of Cuba and holds historical and cultural significance in the region.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Havana are female.

Havana Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.63% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH0 V AE1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/həˈvænə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Havana in Braille

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

The name Havana in braille

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

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

The name Havana in sign language

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