What is the origin of the name Kohana?

Kohana is a name of Native American origin.

How popular is the name Kohana?

Kohana is currently ranked #8177 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kohana?

Kohana is pronounced ko-HAH-nuh.

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GirlNative American

Kohana

ko-HAH-nuh

Popularity

#8177

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Native American

Total Births

211

Peak Year

#18 in 2009

First Recorded

2002

Style

Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Meaning 'swift runner' in the Native American (Miwok) language. The etymology refers to nature and strength.

Nickname Watch

Ko Hana

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Numerology

The Nurturer

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

Nicknames

Ko Hana

Similar Names

Lakota Dakota Winona

Personality Traits

ActiveDeterminedIndependentStrong

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