| Meaning | merchant, trader |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ka-nan |
Here's a name that refuses to be pigeonholed. Kanan brings together brevity and distinctiveness in perfect proportion. Its two crisp syllables offer just enough substance without overstaying their welcome. The name carries an exotic flair while remaining utterly pronounceable, bridging the gap between unique and accessible. Kanan works beautifully across multiple cultures and linguistic contexts, making it ideal for globally-minded families. There's a certain mystique to this name—it hints at deeper stories without revealing everything at once. For parents seeking something outside the mainstream but not so far removed as to seem forced, Kanan hits that sweet spot perfectly. It's memorable, manageable, and meaningfully different.
| Kan |
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| Kenny |
| Kanan Gill | Indian stand-up comedian |
| Kanan Devi | Indian actress and singer |
| Kanan Makiya | Iraqi-American academic and author |
| Kanan Malhotra | Indian television actor |
| Kanan Awni | Palestinian footballer |
| Kanan Parsa | Iranian footballer |
| Kanan Raval | Indian cricketer |
| Kanan Malusare | Maratha warrior in Indian history |
| Kanan Sockalingam | Canadian film director |
| Kanan Paikara | Indian politician |
| Kanan Pasha | Indian cinematographer |
| Kanan Ratnayake | Sri Lankan politician |
| Kanan Patel | Indian chess player |
| Kanan Doshi | Indian entrepreneur |
| Kanan Bhuta | Indian-American musician |
| Kanan Vyas | Indian magician |
| Kanan Kanti Barua | Indian civil servant |
| Kanan Bandyopadhyay | Indian actress |
| Kanan Moum | Afghan cricketer |
| Kanan Chakma | Bangladeshi footballer |
| Kanan Jarrus | Star Wars Rebels |
| Kanan Stark | Power |
| Kanan Dume | Star Wars - The Clone Wars |
| Kanan the Last Padawan | Star Wars comics |
| Kanan Suki | Naruto |
| Kanan Hatori | Fruits Basket |
| Kanan Salai | Kingsglaive - Final Fantasy XV |
| Kanan Pharr | Hanna |
| Kanan Gill | Bard of Blood |
| Kanan Stowell | Vampire Academy |
| Kanan Fish | Secret Millionaire |
| Kanan Starks | Empire |
| Kanan Rashid | The Last Ship |
| Kanan Tarr | Defiance |