Xana

Xana Meaning & Origin

About Xana
The name "Xana" is of Galician origin and is derived from the word "xan" which means "fairy" or "nymph" in the Galician language. It is often associated with mythological creatures that are believed to inhabit rivers, fountains, and forests in Galicia, Spain. The name "Xana" carries connotations of enchantment, beauty, and a connection to nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Xana are female.

Xana Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
XA
🔊 Soundex
X050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/xana*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
X500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Xana in Braille

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

The name Xana in braille

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

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

The name Xana in sign language

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