Canan

Canan Meaning & Origin

About Canan
The name "Canan" is of Turkish origin and is derived from the Arabic word "kanan" which means "gracious" or "merciful". It is a unisex name and is often given to individuals who are known for their kindness, compassion, and generosity. People with the name Canan are often seen as gentle and understanding, with a natural inclination to help others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Canan are male.

Canan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪnən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canan in Braille

Here's how to represent Canan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Canan in braille

How to Spell the Name Canan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Canan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Canan in sign language

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