Kannon

Kannon Meaning & Origin

About Kannon
The surname Kannon is of Japanese origin and is derived from the word "Kan'on," which refers to the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion, known as Avalokiteśvara in Sanskrit. The name Kannon is associated with mercy, empathy, and kindness, reflecting the qualities attributed to the bodhisattva. As a surname, Kannon may have been adopted by individuals or families who held a deep reverence for Buddhism or sought to embody the virtues associated with the bodhisattva.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kannon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kannon: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kannon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kannon is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kannon in Braille

Here's how to represent Kannon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kannon in braille

How to sign the name Kannon using Sign Language

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

The name Kannon in sign language

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