Canan
Canan is a Muslim girl name of Persian, Turkish form origin, meaning “Beloved, sweetheart”.
| Meaning | Beloved, sweetheart |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, Turkish form |
| Written as | جانان |
| Pronunciation | jah-NAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Canan
Canan traces back to the Persian jānān, the beloved, a word built on jān, meaning soul or life. Ottoman and Persian poets loved the word, and in Sufi verse the beloved was often understood as God. Turkish families give it to daughters often, and it is said as ja-nan. In Afghanistan and Pakistan the same name is used in the form Janan.
Is Canan a Muslim name?
Canan is Persian in origin and carries the poetic sense of beloved; Turkish Muslim families use it widely.
How popular is Canan?
Widely used in Turkey, with Janan used in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Spellings and variants of Canan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Canan mean?
Canan means 'Beloved, sweetheart'. It is of Persian, Turkish form origin.
Is Canan a Muslim name?
Canan is Persian in origin and carries the poetic sense of beloved; Turkish Muslim families use it widely.
How do you pronounce Canan?
Canan is pronounced jah-NAHN.
Is Canan a boy or girl name?
Canan is usually a girl name.