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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Cana

Pronounced: KAH-na

Meaning: Wolf-cub

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About the name

Origin
Irish
Variants
Cano
Stronghold region
Ulster

Overview

Borne by Cana mac Gartnáin, hero of the medieval Irish romance 'Scéla Cano meic Gartnáin'.

The story behind Cana

Cana mac Gartnáin features in Scéla Cano meic Gartnáin, a romantic tale describing his exile and his love for the wife of another king.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; historical king.

Did you know?

Cana mac Gartnáin was a 7th-century king of the Cruithin in Ulster.

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