Chanay
sha-NAY
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
61
Peak Year
#15 in 1991
First Recorded
1985
Style
Modern & Trendy, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Likely a modern variation of Chanelle, a French name meaning 'canal' or 'channel'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Personality Traits
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