Kaanan

Kaanan Meaning & Origin

About Kaanan
The name "Kaanan" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Hebrew word "kana" which means "to acquire" or "to possess." In this context, the name Kaanan signifies someone who is ambitious, determined, and has a strong desire to acquire or possess things. Additionally, Kaanan can also be associated with the Hebrew word "kanaan" which means "merchant" or "trader," suggesting a person who is skilled in business and trade. Overall, the name Kaanan conveys qualities of ambition, possession, and business acumen.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kaanan are male.

Kaanan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kaanan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaanan in Braille

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

The name Kaanan in braille

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

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

The name Kaanan in sign language

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