Katana

Katana Meaning & Origin

About Katana
The name "Katana" is of Japanese origin and refers to a traditional, single-edged sword with a curved blade. It holds significant cultural and historical importance in Japan, symbolizing honor, discipline, and the samurai warrior tradition. The katana is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, sharpness, and effectiveness in combat, making it an iconic symbol of Japanese martial arts and a revered weapon throughout history.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Katana are female.

Katana Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.35% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K03050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 T AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/katana*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Katana in Braille

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

The name Katana in braille

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

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

The name Katana in sign language

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