Kitana
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kitana
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Kitana is a female name of Japanese origin, considered a possible combination of the names Kitsune and Katana. The exact meaning cannot be fully translated into German.
What does the name Kitana mean?
The name Kitana, a Japanese female name, is regarded as a combination of the terms Kitsune and Katana. The origin of these names lies in the Japanese words kitsune (きつね), meaning 'fox', and katana (刀), meaning 'single-edged sword'. Kitana was created as a name for the characters in the 'Mortal Kombat' game series.
How do you pronounce Kitana?
Ki-ta-na
Popularity
In Germany, Kitana is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it reached 1,769th place. In the last ten years, Kitana has been given about 50 times, which places it 3,754th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,405th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kiki / Kitty / Tana
Famous people
- Kitana (character) (princess)
- Kitana Baker (American model)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kitana
What is the origin of the name Kitana?
The name Kitana has Japanese roots and is composed of the words 'kitsune', meaning 'fox', and 'katana', meaning 'single-edged sword'.
What does the name Kitana mean?
Kitana can be interpreted as 'the vixen with the single-edged sword', establishing a connection to fox and sword in the Japanese language.
How popular is the name Kitana?
Kitana has become well-known primarily through the characters in the 'Mortal Kombat' game series, contributing to a certain popularity of the name in specific circles.