Kanya Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kanya Name at a Glance

Name	Kanya
Meaning	Virgin.
Origin	Hindi
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Kanya Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kanya means “Virgin”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kanya Name Origin

Our database records Kanya under Hindi origin. Browse more Hindi baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kanya a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kanya is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kanya

When considering Kanya for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.