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Cana

KAY-nuh

Cana (noun) means the biblical village where, according to the Gospel of John, Jesus turned water into wine. Example: “The wedding at Cana is often referenced in Christian art.”

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The biblical village where, according to the Gospel of John, Jesus turned water into wine.
"The wedding at Cana is often referenced in Christian art."

How to Use Cana

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In plain EnglishA place name from the New Testament, associated with Jesus's first recorded miracle.

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Etymology

From Greek Kana, possibly ultimately from a Hebrew word for "reed".

Origin: Hebrew

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What does “Cana” mean?

The word “Cana” means the biblical village where, according to the Gospel of John, Jesus turned water into wine. In plain terms, a place name from the New Testament, associated with Jesus's first recorded miracle.

How do you pronounce “Cana”?

“Cana” is pronounced KAY-nuh (/ˈkeɪnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cana” in a sentence?

Here is “Cana” used in a sentence: “The wedding at Cana is often referenced in Christian art.”

What part of speech is “Cana”?

“Cana” is a noun.

Where does the word “Cana” come from?

The word “Cana” comes from Hebrew. From Greek Kana, possibly ultimately from a Hebrew word for "reed".

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