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Japanese boy(male) nameKanan
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かなん
  • Katakanatip:カナン
  • English transcriptionstip:Kanan, Kanann
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kanakun(かなくん)Click to speech かなくんKanachan( かなちゃん)Click to speech  かなちゃんNankun( なんくん)Click to speech  なんくん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameKanan

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Kanan," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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可南- Kanan -

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means "allowable, permissible, acceptable."

  • Good. Suitable. - Used to express approval or agreement.

  • Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept what is being said.

  • Possible. - Used to express the possibility of something being done.

  • Allowed. - Used to express that something is allowed or permissible.

  • Should. - Used to express that something should be done.

  • Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption.

  • Degree. - Used to express the degree or extent of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Good - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that is suitable for a baby's name. It conveys a sense of optimism and hope for the future.

  • Permissible - This meaning implies that the baby is allowed to do something, which is a great sentiment to give to a child.

  • Possible - This meaning suggests that the baby has the potential to do something, which is a great way to encourage them to reach their goals.

  • Advisable - This meaning implies that the baby should do something, which is a great way to instill a sense of responsibility in them.

  • Presumed - This meaning suggests that the baby is likely to do something, which is a great way to give them confidence in their abilities.

  • Proportional - This meaning implies that the baby is capable of doing something to a certain degree, which is a great way to give them a sense of accomplishment.

means "south, southern."

  • South - A direction or orientation. To go south.

  • A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

Name ideas examples

  • South - This kanji that symbolizes the idea of going forward and making progress.

  • This kanji that symbolizes the idea of transcending boundaries and cultures.

迦南- Kanan -

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means "buddhist deity."

  • Meet - To meet or encounter someone.

  • Come - To come across or run into someone.

  • Buddha - A character used in the phonetic translation of Sanskrit. e.g. 釈迦.

Name ideas examples

  • Encounter - This kanji conveys the idea of two people or things coming together, which is a meaningful concept for a baby's name.

  • Circumstance - This kanji can also be interpreted as a symbol of fate, suggesting that the baby's life will be filled with unexpected and meaningful encounters.

  • Buddha - The kanji is also used in the Sanskrit transliteration of the word "Buddha," which is a powerful symbol of enlightenment and wisdom.

  • Destiny - The kanji can also be interpreted as a sign of destiny, suggesting that the baby's life will be filled with meaningful experiences and encounters.

means "south, southern."

  • South - A direction or orientation. To go south.

  • A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

Name ideas examples

  • South - This kanji that symbolizes the idea of going forward and making progress.

  • This kanji that symbolizes the idea of transcending boundaries and cultures.

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