Canon

CAN-on
English
"clergyman, law, oeuvre"

Canon Origin and Meaning

The name Canon is a boy's name meaning "clergyman, law, oeuvre".

A variant of the surname Cannon, or an English word name with several possible meanings. A canon is a clergyman, as well as a rule or law – especially within religious doctrine. In the arts, canon is also the name of the whole oeuvre or work of a particular writer or creator.

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The name Canon in Pop Culture

  • Canon Himuro
    main female character in manga "Canon"
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    Japanese technology company
  • Canon
    title of a cleric in certain churches
  • Canon
    a formally approved collection of scripture or other works