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Updated November 23, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Adana

#Water

What is the meaning of the name Adana?

The name Adana is primarily a gender-neutral name of Turkish origin that means On The River.

Adana is a city in southwestern Turkey - one of the oldest continually occupied settlements in the world with a place name dating back over four millennia.

Scholars believe the city name is from a proto Indo-European language word a danu for "river."

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Abner, Abiram, Admir, Abishek

Names like Adana:

Auden, Athene, Adina, Aden, Atum, Athena, Adem, Adino, Aideen, Adoniah, Adam, Adwen, Adamina, Admon, Autumn, Adeniyi, Aitana, Aiden, Adnan, Adonia, Adymn, Aidan, Atiana, Adonai, Adanna, Athan, Adannaya, Adamma, Adan, Adwin

Stats for the Name Adana

checkmark Adana is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
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Potential drawbacks of using the name Adana:

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1. Potential mispronunciation or misspelling due to its uncommon nature.
2. May be perceived as a feminine name, leading to confusion or assumptions about the child's gender.
3. Lack of familiarity and recognition in some cultures or regions.
4. Possible difficulty in finding personalized items with the name Adana (e.g., keychains, mugs).
5. Potential for teasing or bullying due to its uniqueness or unfamiliarity among peers.