Havana
Taíno · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Havana
The name 'Havana' is not a traditional given name with a specific meaning; it is derived from the Spanish name for the Cuban capital, which itself likely originates from the Taíno word *habaguanex*, meaning "the place of the waters" or referring to a local chief.
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Etymology
The name 'Havana' is not a traditional given name with a specific meaning; it is derived from the Spanish name for the Cuban capital, which itself likely originates from the Taíno word *habaguanex*, meaning "the place of the waters" or referring to a local chief. It is used primarily in modern, English-speaking cultures as a place-inspired or invented name, with no notable historical or religious significance as a personal name.
Havana currently ranks #3,270 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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