Kannan

Kannan Meaning & Origin

About Kannan
The name "Kannan" is of Indian origin and is commonly used as a masculine given name. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Krishna," which means "black" or "dark." In Hindu mythology, Kannan is an alternative name for Lord Krishna, who is considered a divine figure and the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The name Kannan is often associated with qualities such as love, compassion, and divine grace.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kannan are male.

Kannan 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 AA1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑnən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kannan in Braille

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

The name Kannan in braille

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

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

The name Kannan in sign language

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