"And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Cana Meaning in the Bible
Cana
unisex
Cana means "place of reeds," a Hebrew place name. In the King James Bible, Cana of Galilee is where Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding: "This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory" (John 2:11).
Is Cana in the Bible?
Yes — Cana appears in the King James Bible, including John 2:1-2.
Pronunciation:/KAY-nuh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningPlace of reeds; Zeal
What does Cana mean?
Cana is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning "Place of reeds; Zeal". Cana means "place of reeds" or "zeal" in Hebrew. Cana of Galilee holds a special place in Christian history as the location of Jesus' first recorded miracle — turning water into wine at a wedding feast.
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What does Cana mean in the Bible?
Cana means "Place of reeds; Zeal" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cana means "place of reeds" or "zeal" in Hebrew. Cana of Galilee holds a special place in Christian history as the location of Jesus' first recorded miracle — turning water into wine at a wedding feast.
When the wine ran out at the celebration, Mary told Jesus about the shortage. Though Jesus initially said "Mine hour is not yet come," He proceeded to transform six stone water jars — each holding 20-30 gallons — into the finest wine. The master of the feast marveled that the best wine had been saved for last.
This miracle at Cana is rich with symbolism: the transformation of water (the old covenant of purification) into wine (the new covenant of joy and abundance). It demonstrated Jesus' power over creation and His desire to bring abundance and celebration to human life.
Where does Cana appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Cana is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with John 2:1-2. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Cana?
Cana has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Cana?
Cana is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cana?
Cana — site of Christ's first miracle — reminds us that Jesus brings transformation and abundance. He turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, and His best gifts are always yet to come.
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Cana name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Cana appears in the King James Bible, including John 2:1-2.
Cana means "Place of reeds; Zeal." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in John 2:1-2, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Cana comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Place of reeds; Zeal." It appears in the King James Bible, including John 2:1-2.
Common questions about the name Cana
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cana?
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