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The baby name Ganea is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced gah-NEH-ah (IPA: /ɡaˈnea/).

Ganea is Romanian in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Romanian
Pronunciation: gah-NEH-ah (IPA: /ɡaˈnea/)

What is the meaning of the name Ganea ?

The baby name Ganea is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced gah-NEH-ah (IPA: /ɡaˈnea/).

Ganea is Romanian in Origin.

Ganea is a rare given name of Romanian origin, more familiar as a surname. It likely derives from the South Slavic pet form Gane, a diminutive of George/Georgi, and thus ultimately from Greek Georgios, farmer; earthworker. In Romanian naming it reflects medieval Slavic influence; as a first name it has appeared only sporadically, gaining modest use in the late 20th–21st century through the surname-as-given-name trend at home and in the diaspora. Usage remains centered in Romania and Moldova. In Romanian it is pronounced ga-NEH-ah.

Related forms include Gane (Romanian, Macedonian), Gana/Ganya and Ganyo (Bulgarian), plus the surnames Ganev/Ganeva. Occasional English spellings such as Gania or Ganya occur. Contemporary bearers often treat Ganea as gender-neutral, though it remains uncommon. Notable surnamed figures include footballer Ionel Ganea and topologist Tudor Ganea. The variant feminine Gana is common in Slavic contexts.

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Ganea – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
SY 0 #759 9 11,684
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,398 49 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,417 55 10,046

Ganea is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:

CY
CZ
IN
IT
JO

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People also ask about Ganea

Ganea is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Ganea is a 3 syllable name, pronounced gah-NEH-ah (IPA: /ɡaˈnea/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gane, Gani, Gania and Gana.
Ganea is a name of Romanian origin, traditionally used in Romania. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Romania and its diaspora communities.