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Habana

American

[ah-vah-nah] / ɑˈvɑ nɑ /

noun

the Spanish name for Havana.

Habana ¹ British

/ aˈβana /

noun

the Spanish name for Havana

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Habana ² British

/ həˈbænə /

noun

Bryan . born 1983; South African Rugby Union player: scored a record-equalling eight tries for the South Africa side that won the 2007 World Cup

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Example Sentences

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In nearby Habana Vieja, the historic city center, nine families who decamped from a collapsed building three years ago are still living in a boxing gym.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

A former rhythmic gymnast from La Habana, Hernández, 23, stumbled into music when friends recorded her singing a demo of “Cosas del Amor” in her living room.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

Its name comes from the Cuban province La Habana.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2024

BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones has been debating that topic with two World Cup winners - Matt Dawson of England and Bryan Habana of South Africa.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2023

Under the glow of a May morning, the three of us set off through the narrow streets of La Habana Vieja.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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