Cannan

Cannan Meaning & Origin

About Cannan
The name "Cannan" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the word "kana," which means "to be humble" or "to bend the knee." It is often associated with the biblical figure Canaan, who was the son of Ham and the grandson of Noah. The name "Cannan" carries connotations of humility, submission, and reverence, reflecting its biblical roots.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cannan are male.

Cannan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.69% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkænən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cannan in Braille

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

The name Cannan in braille

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

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

The name Cannan in sign language

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