Kanzan
Kanzan is a Buddhist boy name of Japanese, from Chinese origin, meaning “Cold mountain”.
| Meaning | Cold mountain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Japanese, from Chinese |
| Written as | 寒山 |
| Pronunciation | KAHN-zahn |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Japan |
Meaning and origin of Kanzan
Kanzan is the Japanese reading of Hanshan, 'Cold Mountain', the name taken by a Tang-dynasty Chinese poet and recluse whose Zen-flavoured poems remain widely read. In Japan he is a favourite subject of ink paintings, often shown with his laughing companion Jittoku. The name was also used as a Buddhist name, notably by Kanzan Egen, founder of Myoshin-ji temple in Kyoto. It is not a common everyday given name.
Is Kanzan a Buddhist name?
Kanzan belongs to the Zen Buddhist world, recalling the hermit-poet Hanshan, regarded in legend as an incarnation of the bodhisattva Manjushri.
How popular is Kanzan?
Rare as a personal name; known chiefly as a Buddhist name and through the poet.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kanzan mean?
Kanzan means 'Cold mountain'. It is of Japanese, from Chinese origin.
Is Kanzan a Buddhist name?
Kanzan belongs to the Zen Buddhist world, recalling the hermit-poet Hanshan, regarded in legend as an incarnation of the bodhisattva Manjushri.
How do you pronounce Kanzan?
Kanzan is pronounced KAHN-zahn.
Is Kanzan a boy or girl name?
Kanzan is usually a boy name.