Kanaiya

Kanaiya Meaning & Origin

About Kanaiya
The name "Kanaiya" is of Indian origin and is commonly used as a masculine given name. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kanaiya" or "Kanhaiya," which is a term of endearment for Lord Krishna, a Hindu deity. The name signifies love, affection, and devotion, reflecting the divine qualities associated with Lord Krishna. It is often used to express reverence and admiration for the deity and is popular among followers of Hinduism.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kanaiya are female.

Kanaiya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 N AA1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/kanaiya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanaiya in Braille

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

The name Kanaiya in braille

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

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

The name Kanaiya in sign language

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