Canyon

Canyon Meaning & Origin

About Canyon
The name "Canyon" is of English origin and refers to a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, typically formed by a river or erosion. Symbolically, the name represents strength, resilience, and the ability to overcome obstacles. It evokes a sense of adventure, exploration, and the beauty of nature's creations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Canyon are male.

Canyon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -10.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Canyon in Braille

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

The name Canyon in braille

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

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

The name Canyon in sign language

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