The name Kanan is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "merchant; woods, grove; variant of Canaa; low, humble".

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Kanan is multicultural name with a number of different origins, making it a versatile choice that travels well. A Top 50 choice in Azerbaijan, Kanan also made a brief appearance in the US Top 1000 in 2022. Given to around 200 boys each year, it feels familiar and rare at the same time.
 
When derived from the Sanskrit kanana, Kanan is a nature-inspired name meaning "forest" that is used as a unisex option in India. Following its Arabic roots, Kanan might mean "trader" or "merchant", while in Azerbaijani, it is a variant of the ancient region of Canaan, as mentioned in the Bible. In this case, it would have the meaning "low, humble". In fact, Kanan, as used in the US, might just be a simplified spelling of Kanan, giving nod to sound-alikes such as Kane or Kaden. 
 
Notable bearers include actor, comedian, and YouTuber, Kanan Gill, footballer-turned-manager Kanan Karimov, and fictional character Kanan Jarrus, from the Star Wars Franchise.

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