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Kanella

kah-NEL-ah

Kanella is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A Greek name meaning 'cinnamon', evoking warmth and spice. It's a unique and flavorful name.”, and peaked in popularity in 2018.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Kanella Means

A Greek name meaning 'cinnamon', evoking warmth and spice. It's a unique and flavorful name.

The Story of Kanella

A name that warms with spice and spirit, Kanella first appeared as a whisper in the late 1950s.

Kanella is a delightful Greek name, meaning 'cinnamon'. It evokes warmth, a touch of sweetness, and a vibrant energy. This name emerged as a distinctive choice, a flavorful addition to the naming landscape since 1959.

Kanella is a name that suggests a daughter with a warm, spirited personality. You imagine your child bringing a vibrant zest to life, creative and passionate, a joyous presence.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Personality Traits

WarmSpiritedCreativeUniquePassionate

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Peak Year

#6 in 2018

Total Births

11

First Recorded

1959

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