Kanon

Word name

Kanon Origin and Meaning

The name Kanon is a boy's name.

Kanon is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it relates to the Buddhist goddess of mercy (観音), representing compassion and perception. In Western contexts, it may be a variant of Canon, derived from Greek 'kanon' meaning 'rule' or 'standard,' suggesting someone who exemplifies principles or standards. The name also carries musical associations, as a 'canon' is a compositional technique where melodies imitate each other. This multicultural name has gained modest usage in recent decades, appealing to parents seeking names with cross-cultural significance. Kanon's simplicity, distinctive sound, and rich cultural connections make it an intriguing choice that works well internationally while remaining relatively uncommon.

Popularity of the name Kanon

• 762 Unique 2019
• 986 Future 2028

Famous People Named Kanon

• Kanon stage name of Shinya Sano, bassist of Japanese visual kei band An Cafe
• Kanon Suzuki Japanese female pop singer and former member of Morning Musume
• Kanon Fukuda Japanese female pop singer and former member of ANGERME
• Kanon Wakeshima Japanese female singer and cellist
• Kanon Tani Japanese actress

The name Kanon in Pop Culture

• "Kanon " manga series and its female main character
• "Kanon " Japanese adult visual novel
• Kanon a Vocaloid voicebank sold with her twin sister, Anon