Fana

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Pronounced FAH-nah /ˈfɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Ethiopian/Amharic Fana, 'light; lantern; torch.' Separately, in Arabic, fana names a Sufi idea of 'passing away into God.' Routes are layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous name: Fana is Amharic for 'light; lantern' (said 'FAH-nah'). Warm and glowing.

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Origin LowEthiopian, Arabic

MeaningFrom the Ethiopian/Amharic Fana, 'light; lantern; torch.' Separately, in Arabic, fana names a Sufi idea of 'passing away into God.' Routes are layered, which we note.

U.S. rank (1988)#9568 ↗ Rising

1988 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1988

Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Fana is Amharic for 'light; lantern,' and also an Arabic Sufi term. Its routes are layered, which we note - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'FAH-nah').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Fana is Ethiopian/Amharic for 'light; lantern' - and, separately, an Arabic Sufi word (fana) for 'passing away into God' - a warm name whose routes are layered, which we note (said 'FAH-nah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Fana — Amharic 'light; lantern'; Arabic Sufi 'fana'

Variations

FannaFanayeFanah

Nicknames

FaniNana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fana mean?

Fana is Amharic for 'light; lantern'; in Arabic, fana is a Sufi idea of passing into God.

How do you pronounce Fana?

It's said FAH-nah /ˈfɑː.nə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fana a boy or girl name?

Fana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Fana?

Fana is extremely rare in the U.S.