Kanelle
Sanskrit/Dutch · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kanelle
Kanelle is a variant spelling of Cinnamon, derived from the Dutch word "kaneel" meaning the spice cinnamon, with roots in Sanskrit "karnam" through Greek and Latin intermediaries.
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Etymology
Kanelle is a variant spelling of Cinnamon, derived from the Dutch word "kaneel" meaning the spice cinnamon, with roots in Sanskrit "karnam" through Greek and Latin intermediaries. The name is primarily used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking cultures, with occasional adoption in English-speaking regions, though it lacks significant historical prominence.
Kanelle currently ranks #6,205 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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