Canada
Fact sheet
- Name
- Canada
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The name is a geographical term from the Iroquois and originally meant 'settlement' or 'village'.
What does the name Canada mean?
The name is a geographical term from the Iroquois and originally meant 'settlement' or 'village'.
Where does the name Canada come from?
Originating from Indigenous languages
How do you pronounce Canada?
Ka-na-da
Popularity
In Germany, Canada is a rather rare name. It has not gained a foothold in the German name charts. Its best placement was in 1999, reaching 1,093rd place in the Scottish name charts. From 1974 to 2024, Canada was used as a first name in Scotland less than 10 times, ranking it 5,642nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Famous people
- Canada Lee (actress from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Canada
What does the name Canada mean?
The name comes from a geographical term from the Iroquois and originally means 'settlement' or 'village'.
Where does the name Canada come from?
The name has its roots in the language of the Indigenous Iroquois.
How popular is the name Canada?
The name is rather unusual and rarely given, which gives it a unique character.