Kanaan

Kanaan Meaning & Origin

About Kanaan
The name "Kanaan" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the word "kana," which means "to be humble" or "to be subdued." It is often associated with the biblical figure Canaan, who was the son of Ham and grandson of Noah. In the Bible, Canaan is described as the ancestor of various tribes and nations inhabiting the land of Canaan. The name "Kanaan" can symbolize humility, submissiveness, or being brought low.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kanaan are male.

Kanaan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kanaan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanaan in Braille

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

The name Kanaan in braille

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

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

The name Kanaan in sign language

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