Fanon

Fanon Meaning & Origin

About Fanon
The name "Fanon" is of African origin and is derived from the Mandinka language. It means "leader" or "one who is knowledgeable." It is often used as a given name for boys and carries connotations of wisdom, authority, and strength.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Fanon are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/fanon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fanon in Braille

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

The name Fanon in braille

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

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

The name Fanon in sign language

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